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Marvelous Mussels

Source: dLife

Mussels steamed in a white wine caper sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Makes 4 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	282.7

Total Carbs	12.1 g

Dietary Fiber	0.3 g

Sugars	0.5 g

Total Fat	8.8 g

Saturated Fat	2.8 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.6 g

Potassium	899.9 mg

Protein	31.0 g

Sodium	894.1 mg

Dietary Exchanges 8.8 Fat, 0.4 Vegetables, 6.6 Meat,

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Servings

Ingredients

1.0
1 tbsp Butter, unsalted 2.0
2 tbsp shallots, chopped 2.0
2 each medium garlic cloves 0.5
0 1/2 cup white wine 2.0
2 tbsp capers 3.0
3 lb mussels 0.5
0 1/2 cup chopped parsley

Directions

Melt butter in a large pot over medium high heat. Stir in the shallots and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stir often.
Stir in wine and capers and bring to a boil. Continue boiling for 2 minutes.
Add in mussels, lower heat, cover, and simmer until shells are open, about 10 minutes.
Do not serve mussels that have not opened, those should be thrown out. Place opened mussels into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.