Melissa's Steamed Mussels
Melissa's Steamed Mussels are plump and briny, bathed in a tomato, beer, and red wine broth that’s lifted by garlic, onion, and a gentle peppercorn bite. The broth is aromatic and slightly tangy, perfect for soaking up with crusty bread or ladling over pasta. Serve as a shareable starter or a cozy dinner centerpiece.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Melissa's Steamed Mussels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 59
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot (or the kitchen sink basin), soak the mussels in enough lightly salted cold water to cover for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a separate large pot, combine the onion, tomatoes, garlic, beer, wine, and peppercorns. Add the mussels to the pot and bring to a boil.
- 3
Cook for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for 5 minutes, until the mussels open.
- 4
Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Calories 469.18 kcal High 23%
- Protein 8.33 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 85.31 g 31%
- Total Fat 3.35 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.36 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 2.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 577.94 mg High 25%
- Dietary Fiber 19.83 g Good Source 71%
- Total Sugars 6.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 405.07 mg Good Source 31%
- Iron 2.99 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 1484.7 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin A 74.44 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 44.92 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Melissa's Steamed Mussels is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beer, Black Peppercorns, Diced Tomatoes, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 469.18 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Melissa's Steamed Mussels made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Black Peppercorns, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Mussel. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Melissa's Steamed Mussels?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Melissa's Steamed Mussels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Melissa's Steamed Mussels healthy?
- Melissa's Steamed Mussels has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 469.18 calories and 8.33 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 577.94 mg (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions 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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