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Steamed Mussels in Spicy Garlic Sauce

Flex your mussels and give this seafood treat a try. Impress your guests – this dish works great as an appetizer or entree and is healthy and delicious. You’ll be swimming in compliments.
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Course Fish and Seafood, Seafood
Cuisine Continental

Servings 3 servings
Calories 399.12 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 2 dozen mussels (Maine are preferable)
  • 1/2 cup(s) cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon(s) crushed garlic
  • 1 tablespoon(s) Tabasco
  • 1/4 cup(s) white wine (water can be substituted)
  • 1 dash(es) crushed red pepper
  • 1 dash(es) salt (if necessary)
  • 1 tablespoon(s) chopped cilantro

Instructions

 

  • Remove string-like beard from mussel by pulling and cleaning outside shell.
  • Discard open mussels.
  • Place in large pot and completely cover with water.
  • Stir in cornmeal and place in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to purge sand from the insides.
  • Drain and rinse off mussels.
  • In a large saucepan heat oil, garlic and Tabasco until light brown.
  • Toss mussels in and stir until coated.
  • Pour wine (or water) in pot add red pepper and cover.
  • Bring to boil and stir occasionally until all shells open.
  • Discard any mussels that don’t open.
  • Taste sauce and season to taste.
  • Remove mussels to large bowl, add cilantro to sauce and pour over top.
  • Serve with bread or over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 399.12kcalCarbohydrates: 51.22gProtein: 10.65gFat: 17.4gSaturated Fat: 2.48gCholesterol: 12.5mgSodium: 310.51mgFiber: 5.1gSugar: 1.04g

Keyword Cooking Lite, Healthy Bytes, Healthy Eating
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