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Steamed Mussels with Saffron, Leeks, and Tomato Recipe
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Steamed Mussels with Saffron, Leeks, and Tomato Recipe

11 ingredients openrecipes

These bold and basic flavors are perfect as a first course with pasta.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

322
Calories
27g
Protein
14g
Fat
18g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Saffron not in our table 0
Marjoram not in our table 0

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

  • 1/4 tsp saffron threads
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 lbs mussels, cleaned
  • 3 leeks, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp garlic, chopped
  • Red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp marjoram, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, chopped
  • Crostini

Directions

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By chow · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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