Steamed Mussels I

Simply mussels for a simply wonderful meal.

Original recipe makes 5 servings

Ingredients

10 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    35 mins

  • READY IN

    55 mins

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with mussels. Sprinkle chopped onions and garlic over the shellfish. Do not add water, as mussels produce all the water needed for steaming! Cook over high heat until most or all of the mussels open. Discard any that do not open.

Nutrition

Calories: 167 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.7 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Fat: 2.1 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 27.4 g
Sodium: 393 mg