Steamed Mussels with Garlic Saffron Sauce

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.

Total Time

30min

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Author: Spain on a Fork

Servings:

Ingredients

•

2 lb

Fresh Mussels

•

4 cloves

Garlic

•

1/2

Onion

•

4 Tbsp

Fresh Parsley

•

2 Tbsp

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

•

1/2 cup

White Wine

•

as needed

Saffron Threads

•

Lemon , juiced

•

1 pinch

Sea Salt

•

1 pinch

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Cooking Instructions

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.

Finely mince Garlic (4 cloves) .

Finely dice Onion (1/2) .

Finely chop Fresh Parsley (4 Tbsp) .

Into a large stock pot over medium heat, add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (2 Tbsp) . Let warm for 2 minutes.

Add the onion and garlic. Mix with the oil and cook for 3 minutes.

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.

Add the mussels into the stock pot. Mix them with the sauce and place a lid on the pan. Cook for 5-6 minutes.

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!

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

295

FAT

12.1 g

PROTEIN

27.6 g

CARBS

13.2 g