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Appetizer Mussels
Photo: Markus Spiske

Appetizer Mussels

6 ingredients 10 min + 10 min 2 to 4 servings openrecipes
Appetizer Mussels

"What timing! Although I have eaten mussels many times, October 17 was the very first time I cooked them, and (if I do say so myself!) they were great. A friend and I ate every last one, and he raved about the flavor the whole time. This is my own recipe."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

408
Calories
51g
Protein
14g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 7 of 8 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Clam 100g cooked 148
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cocktail 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

  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
  • 3 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Directions

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