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Nova Scotia Steamed Mussels
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Nova Scotia Steamed Mussels

5 ingredients 13 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

234
Calories
25g
Protein
12g
Fat
3g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 5 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mussels
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter cubed
  • 1 tablespoon bottled chopped garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ cup white wine

Directions

1

Preheat barbecue to high.

2

Lay a sheet of heavy duty foil on counter horizontally.

3

Lay another sheet of foil the same length on top vertically.

4

Scrub mussels and remove beards. Discard any mussels that are open.

5

Place mussels in center of foil. Scatter butter over top along with garlic and dill weed. Partially bring sides of foil up around mussels forming a bowl. Drizzle wine over the top.

6

Bring edges of foil together. Fold and seal tightly forming a loose packet that allows room for mussels to open.

7

Place packet on grill. Barbecue with lid closed for 15 minutes.

8

Remove packet to a heatproof surface.

9

Carefully open foil then pour mussels and sauce into a large bowl.

10

Discard any closed mussels.

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Category:Cathy's Recipes

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Category:Mussels Recipes

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