Classic French Steamed Mussels Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

This is a spin on the classic recipe for french steamed musselsyou know, the big bowl of mussels bathed in white wine, butter, and garlic. This dish exudes a certain sophistication, and it works for a casual dinner party. It's both easy and quick, but like all such recipes, the quality of the ingredients matters a lot. Buy the best mussels and good, sweet butter and use a white wine you'd drink yourself. Figure on 1 pound of mussels per person for the main course.

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Ingredients for Classic French Steamed Mussels Recipe

  • 1 pound Mussels
  • 1/2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 Green Onions
  • 1 Green garlic shoots
Nutrition
value
180
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat3 g Protein25 g Carbs2 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    < 1g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Carbs
    25g
  • Fiber
    2g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    25g
  • Protein
    3g
  • Fiber
    2g

Fats

  • Fat
    < 1g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    39mg
  • Iron
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    48mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    17mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    31mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    72mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats