Wine-Steamed Mussels
Wine-Steamed Mussels bathe in a fragrant broth of garlic, lemon zest, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, finished with butter and fresh parsley. The sauce is bright and briny with a mellow wine richness, perfect for sopping up with crusty bread. Serve as a quick date-night dinner or an elegant starter for a seafood-focused meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Wine-Steamed Mussels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 69 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the garlic and let it sizzle for about 30 seconds. Stir in the lemon zest and red pepper flakes for about 45 seconds.
- 3
Quickly pour the wine into the pot and season with black pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil; add the mussels and cover right away. Shake the pot and let it boil for 1 minute.
- 4
Stir the mussels, put the cover back on, and let them boil for 2 more minutes. The shells will start to open. Stir in the parsley, cover, and cook until all the shells are open, 1 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 509.63 kcal High 25%
- Protein 5.04 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 52.22 g 19%
- Total Fat 15.19 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 8.24 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 31.91 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 322.03 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 17.59 g Good Source 63%
- Total Sugars 2.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 219.51 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 4.16 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 1223.42 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin A 164.33 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 86.36 mg Good Source 96%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Wine Steamed Mussels is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 509.63 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Wine-Steamed Mussels made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Lemon, Minced Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Wine-Steamed Mussels?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 509.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Wine-Steamed Mussels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Wine-Steamed Mussels healthy?
- Wine-Steamed Mussels has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 509.63 calories and 5.04 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 322.03 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.24 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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