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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Looking for a seafood dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes? Then check out this classic mussels dish that can be made using three ingredients.

Steamed Mussels

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 3
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Ingredients

  • 4 lb mussels in shells
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • Butter or margarine, melted, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) mussels. Scrub remaining mussels in cold water, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife. Remove beards by giving them a tug (using a kitchen towel may help). If you have trouble removing them, use pliers to grip and pull gently.
  • Step 
    2
    Place mussels in large container. Cover with cool water. Agitate water with hand, then drain and discard water. Repeat several times until water runs clear; drain.
  • Step 
    3
    In steamer,* place half of the mussels and the boiling water. Cover and steam 3 to 5 minutes, removing mussels as they open. Discard any unopened mussels. Repeat with remaining mussels.
  • Step 
    4
    Serve hot mussels in shells with butter.

Nutrition

140 Calories
1 1/2g Total Fat
25g Protein
6g Total Carbohydrate
0g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
140
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
1 1/2g
3%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
115mg
5%
Potassium
640mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
0g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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