Mussels in Green Sauce Madrid Appetizer Recipe

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Mussels in Green Sauce Madrid Appetizer
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Ingredients:

  • 48 large green mussels
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley
  • 6 fresh garlic cloves
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1/8 cup lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup water

Directions:

  1. Scrub the mussels under the faucet and remove the beards and then set aside.
  2. In a 6 quart saucepot place butter, wine, lemon juice and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add the mussels and return to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until mussels are opened.
  5. With a slotted spoon remove mussels to 4 deep serving dishes and set aside.
  6. Place the liquid into a blender or food processor and add the parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt and pepper and blend well.
  7. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with a crusty bread, so that you can dip the bread into the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 675.72 Kcal (2829 kJ)
Calories from fat 458.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 50.89g 78%
Cholesterol 189.21mg 63%
Sodium 779.84mg 32%
Potassium 996.5mg 21%
Total Carbs 19.39g 6%
Sugars 3.65g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 6%
Protein 30.99g 62%
Vitamin C 36.7mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 10.5mg 58%
Calcium 114.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 163.44 Kcal (684 kJ)
Calories from fat 110.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.31g 78%
Cholesterol 45.76mg 63%
Sodium 188.62mg 32%
Potassium 241.02mg 21%
Total Carbs 4.69g 6%
Sugars 0.88g 15%
Dietary Fiber 0.35g 6%
Protein 7.5g 62%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 61%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 19%
Iron 2.5mg 58%
Calcium 27.8mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.5
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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