Savor the delightful flavors of Mussels in Cider! This quick and easy recipe combines fresh mussels with aromatic onions and a hint of olive oil for a delicious seafood dish ready in just 10 minutes.
581 kcal
/serving
10 mins
Serves
4
Easy
French
Ingredients
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2kg mussels'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2-3 tbsp olive oil'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '1 onion, finely chopped or 3 spring onions, sliced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '2 cloves garlic, finely sliced'}
- {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500ml dry cider'}
- {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '3-4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley'}
Preparation
- Soak the mussels in cold water, cleaning them by scraping off barnacles and removing beards.
- Discard any cracked or open mussels that do not close when tapped.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in 1 tbsp of parsley.
- Pour in the cider, increase the heat, and add the cleaned mussels.
- Cover with a lid and cook for 2-3 mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels open.
Plating & Serving
- Divide the mussels among bowls, spooning the cooking liquid over them while avoiding any sediment.
- Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
No additional notes
Suggested Sides
crusty bread
Nutrition per Serving
581
Calories
60.2g
Protein
51% DV
36.9g
Carbs
13% DV
19.9g
Fat
25% DV
0.9g
Fiber
2% DV
14.0g
Sugars
1439mg
Sodium
96% DV
140mg
Cholesterol
40% DV
| Health Labels | Pescatarian Mediterranean Dash Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Alcohol Free Sulphite Free |
* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Recipe Details
Allergens
Shellfish
Equipment
Stovetop
Category
Dinner
Meal Type
Dinner
Tags
mussels, French, simmer
