Mussels with fries

Mussels with fries is ready in 45 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 350 kcal and 23 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.29. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

Mussels with fries
Total time
45 min
Hands-on
25 min
Calories
350 kcal
Cost per serving
$4.29

Ingredients (Serves: 2)

  • Fresh mussels in shell1.2 kg
  • Onion80 g
  • Dry white wine160 g
  • Butter30 g
  • Fresh parsley10 g
  • Celery40 g
  • Potatoes (optional)500 g
  • Olive oil (optional)20 g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 220°C. Cut the potatoes into fries, toss them with the oil and salt and bake on a tray for 30 minutes, turning once.

  2. Scrub the mussels, pull off the beards and throw away any that stay open when tapped.

  3. Melt the butter in a large pot and cook the chopped onion and celery for 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to the boil.

  4. Add the mussels, cover and cook over high heat for 5 minutes, shaking the pot, until they open. Discard any that stay closed.

  5. Sprinkle with the chopped parsley and serve in the pot with the fries.

Nutrition per serving

Calories350 kcal
Protein23 g
Carbohydrates13 g
Sugars3 g
Fat16 g
Fiber1 g

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