Steamed Mussels II
Steamed Mussels II features tender, briny mussels simmered with butter, shallots, and dry white wine, then finished with fresh parsley and a crack of black pepper. The broth is aromatic and lightly savory with a clean ocean flavor—perfect for soaking up with crusty bread. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a simple starter when entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Steamed Mussels II, 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
- 12 / 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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- 54
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium stock pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until translucent.
- 2
Pour in the wine and add the mussels. Increase the heat to medium-high and steam the mussels until the shells open, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Transfer the mussels and cooking liquid to a serving bowl, then sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve right away.
- Calories 235.5 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 3.34 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 32.26 g 12%
- Total Fat 8.02 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 4.05 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.66 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 235.84 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 11.95 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 0.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 112.81 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.48 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 716.09 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 8.02 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 9.08 mg Moderate 10%
- 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
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Steamed Mussels II is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Curly Parsley, and Mussel. Each serving provides about 235.5 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Steamed Mussels II made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Curly Parsley, Mussel, Shallot. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Steamed Mussels II?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Steamed Mussels II easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Steamed Mussels II healthy?
- Steamed Mussels II has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 235.5 calories and 3.34 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 235.84 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.05 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Sulfites, 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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