How to Make Appetizer Mussels - A Step-by-Step Guide

Appetizer Mussels are a delightful dish that combines the fresh, briny flavor of mussels with a flavorful, aromatic broth. This dish is a popular appetizer in many coastal regions, where mussels are abundant and fresh. The mussels are simmered in a broth made with garlic, white wine, and herbs, infusing them with a fragrant, savory flavor that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the shellfish.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup white wine
  • ¾ cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • 3 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings

  • In a stock pot, combine the wine, juice cocktail, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and add mussels.
  • Cover and continue to boil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.
  • Remove mussels from liquid and keep warm. Pour off liquid to leave about 1 cup. Try not to discard the garlic. Boil the 1 cup of liquid until it's reduced to about 3/4 of a cup.
  • Add butter and stir until butter has melted and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve mussels with sauce.
  • Nutrition

    215 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 371mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 235mg