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Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce
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10 INGREDIENTS • 9 STEPS • 30MINS

Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce

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These Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce are the next-level in steamed mussels goodness. They are perfect for cocktail parties, family get-togethers, or for a special night in.
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Spain on a Fork
I'm Albert. Join me on a culinary adventure where I will show you how to make flavorful Spanish and Mediterranean recipes that are easy to make and done in a jiffy!
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These Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce are the next-level in steamed mussels goodness. They are perfect for cocktail parties, family get-togethers, or for a special night in.
30MINS
Total Time
$1.51
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
4
us / metric
Fresh Mussels
2 lb
Fresh Mussels
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic
Onion
1/2
Onion
Fresh Parsley
4 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
White Wine
1/2 cup
White Wine
Saffron Threads
as needed
Saffron Threads
Lemon
1
Lemon, juiced
1 tsp juice per 4 servings
Sea Salt
1 pinch
Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 pinch
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
295
Fat
12.1 g
Protein
27.6 g
Carbs
13.2 g
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step 1
Clean Fresh Mussels (2 lb) under cold running water. Remove the beard from each mussel and then scrub them clean. As you clean each mussel, add them to a bowl and set aside.
step 2
Finely mince Garlic (4 cloves).
step 3
Finely dice Onion (1/2).
step 4
Finely chop Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp).
step 5
Into a large stock pot over medium heat, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Let warm for 2 minutes.
step 6
Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil and cook for 3 minutes.
step 7
Add White Wine (1/2 cup), juice from Lemon (1), Saffron Threads (as needed), Sea Salt (1 pinch), and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch). Mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
step 8
Add the mussels into the stock pot. Mix them with the sauce and place a lid on the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
step 9
Remove the lid and transfer the mussels and sauce to a large shallow bowl. Discard any mussels that did not open. Garnish with the parsley. Serve and enjoy!
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Appetizers
Dairy-Free
Gluten-Free
Date Night
Fish & Seafood
Low-Carb
Dinner
Quick & Easy
Shellfish
Mediterranean
Spanish
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