Marinara-Style Mussels

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Salt
• black pepper
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 pounds medium mussels, well scrubbed

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)

    288 calories; 14 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 27 grams protein; 63 milligrams cholesterol; 650 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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6 servings

Preparation

1. Put the oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When it’s hot, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the paprika and cook for just a few seconds, then add the flour and some salt and pepper and stir until smooth. Slowly pour in 2 cups water, stirring constantly to form a smooth sauce. Adjust the heat so the mixture bubbles gently; cook until the sauce is thick, about 8 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the parsley.
2. Add the mussels and cover the skillet. Cook until all (or nearly all) the mussels are open, about 5 minutes. (Discard any mussels that do not open.) Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and serve immediately.

25 to 30 minutes