Directions:
- Just before cooking ~.
- Give the mussels a good scrub and rinse to remove any excess grit, make sure that they have already had their beards trimmed (if not then trim the beards with a pair of sharp scissors.) The mussels should be firmly closed. If any are open, give them a tap and see if they close. If they do not close, discard them.
- Using a large pot, melt the butter over a low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chilie, and salt (optional.) Cook gently until the onions, garlic and chilie are softened. This could take up to 5 minutes or more. Be careful to watch closely at this stage making sure the butter or the onions do not start to brown. They must be translucent.
- Add the wine and zest and increase the heat. Boil until reduced by half. Doing this makes a rich broth. Add the mussels and season lightly with pepper. Stir and then cover the pot with a lid.
- After 2 minutes check the dish. Remove the mussels that have opened and transfer to serving bowl. Keep cooking the mussels in the pot still at a boil, removing them as they open. If there are any mussels that will not open discard them.
- Pour the broth over the bowl of mussels, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley.
- Serve mussels in separate bowls with a good serving of broth, a wedge of lemon and a slice of thick crusty bread.
- NOTES.
- When you get the mussels home, remove them from any plastic and place the mussels in a bowl (this helps them to breathe.) Cover them with a clean, damp tea towel or cloth and refrigerate. Kept this way they should keep for two days.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 153.65 Kcal (643 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 70.47 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 7.83g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 34.3mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 185.21mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 113.9mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 7.42g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 2.16g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.73g | 3% | |
| Protein | 8.28g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 23.2mg | 2% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 121.08 Kcal (507 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 55.53 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 6.17g | 12% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 27.03mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 145.96mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 89.76mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbs | 5.85g | 2% | |
| Sugars | 1.7g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.58g | 3% | |
| Protein | 6.53g | 17% | |
| Vitamin C | 9.6mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 18.3mg | 2% | |
* 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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