Steamed mussels
Steamed mussels is ready in 20 minutes (15 hands-on) and has 255 kcal and 30 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $4.64. Prices from Walmart, 2026.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Calories
- 255 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $4.64
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Fresh mussels in shell1.6 kg
- Dry white wine80 g
- Garlic16 g
- Fresh parsley10 g
- Bread (optional)100 g
- Lemon (optional)30 g
Method
Scrub the mussels under cold water and pull off any beards, discarding any that stay open.
Warm a large pot with the crushed garlic for 1 minute, then pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
Tip in the mussels, cover and steam for 5-6 minutes, shaking the pot now and then, until they open.
Discard any mussels that stay closed, sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread and lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 255 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
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