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

Introducing a dish that will transport you to the Mediterranean coast with its bold flavors and rich aromas, Love Mussels are the perfect marriage of fresh mussels, aromatic herbs, and a savory broth that will have you swooning with every bite.

Originating from the shores of Spain and Italy, this delectable dish has captured the hearts of seafood lovers around the world with its simplicity and depth of flavor. Whether served as an indulgent appetizer or a satisfying main course, Love ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 3 cups canned tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Swirl olive oil into melted butter. Cook garlic, shallots, and capers in oil and butter until shallots are translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; stir until well incorporated. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low; allow to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add mussels to the pan and cover tightly. Raise heat to medium-high and cook until all mussels have opened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions to serve. Discard any unopened mussels.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 1102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 825mg