Classic Steamed Mussels
Classic Steamed Mussels showcase plump, briny shellfish perfumed with sweet onion and a gentle hit of garlic, letting the ocean-fresh character shine. It’s a minimalist seafood dish that feels elegant yet unfussy, ideal as a light dinner with crusty bread or a shareable starter for gatherings. The clean broth invites dipping and highlights the mussels’ natural richness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Steamed Mussels, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 73 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 28 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 60
- Heart Health
- 93
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 42
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 63
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with mussels.
- 2
Sprinkle chopped onions and garlic over the shellfish.
- 3
Do not add water, as mussels release enough liquid for steaming.
- 4
Cook over high heat until most or all of the mussels open.
- 5
Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Calories 345.31 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 7.56 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 73.96 g 27%
- Total Fat 4.3 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 599.3 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 29.32 g Good Source 105%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 304.79 mg Good Source 23%
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 1941.7 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 19.98 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Steamed Mussels is made with 3 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Minced Garlic, Mussel, and Onion. Each serving provides about 345.31 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Steamed Mussels made of?
- The main ingredients are Minced Garlic, Mussel, Onion. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Steamed Mussels?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 345.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Steamed Mussels easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Classic Steamed Mussels healthy?
- Classic Steamed Mussels has an easyChef Pro health score of 65/100. Per serving, it provides 345.31 calories and 7.56 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 599.3 mg (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Garlic and Onions, 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required