Steamed Mussels With Garlic and Thyme
Course: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy8
servings25
minutes20
minutes374
kcalWhile freshly steamed mussels are higher in carbohydrate than many other shell sh, nothing beats the taste. Paired with fresh thyme and a heaping serving of garlic, these flavorful morsels are perfect for an appetizer or a main course. Serve with toasted Coconut Almond Flour Bread or a crunchy vegetable medley, like celery and bell peppers.
Ingredients
4 pounds live mussels, cleaned, scrubbed, and debearded
1/2 cup butter
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup diced onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 tbsp fresh thyme
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken or seafood broth
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Place the cleaned mussels in a large bowl. Cover with cool water. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy pot over medium heat, heat the butter and olive oil for about 1 minute. Add the onions. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes more.
- Add the tomato, thyme, white wine, broth, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the mussels and cover the pot. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, shaking the pot at various intervals to allow the mussels to cook evenly.
- Pour the steaming mussels into a bowl. Discard any that are unopened. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
8 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
- Amount Per ServingCalories374
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat
22.5g
35%
- Total Carbohydrate
11.5g
4%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
- Protein 28.4g 57%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
