Low Fat Basic Steamed Mussels Recipe

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Low Fat Basic Steamed Mussels Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 pounds mussels, debearded, and well washed
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil or tarragon
  • 1/2 loaf crusty bread

Method

  1. In a large pot, combine wine, parsley, garlic, oil and bay leaf.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add mussels, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally.
  4. Begin checking mussels; as they open, transfer them to 6 large soup bowls.
  5. Total steaming time will be about 5 minutes.
  6. Discard any unopened mussels.
  7. Strain mussel broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small saucepan.
  8. Bring broth to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes.
  9. Pour broth over mussels and garnish with chervil (or tarragon).
  10. Serve immediately, with bread for sopping up broth.
  11. Makes 6 first-course servings.
  12. Calories per serving; 15 grams protein; 4 grams fat 0 gram saturated fat; 25 grams carbohydrate; 410 mg sodium; 42 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fiber

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