Description
A straightforward recipe for steaming mussels with broth, garlic, and lemon, perfect for a quick seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh mussels
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Optional: pinch of chili flakes, splash of tomato juice or coconut milk
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- Butter (optional)
Instructions
- Place mussels in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes to help clean them.
- Remove the beards and rinse mussels under running water, discarding any that are cracked or don’t close when tapped.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and a sprinkle of salt; sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock or vegetable broth and add lemon juice. Optionally, add chili flakes, tomato juice, or coconut milk.
- Add mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally.
- Discard any mussels that do not open. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the broth.
Notes
For a richer sauce, consider adding a spoonful of cream or butter. Always check for safety by discarding any mussels that do not open after cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: mussels, seafood, easy dinner, steamed mussels, quick recipe