Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup finely chopped scallions
  • ¼ cup minced shallots
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
  • 1 ⅓ cups dry white wine
  • ½ cup water
  • 5 to 6 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • cup minced Italian parsley
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      366 calories; 14 grams fat; 6 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 15 grams carbohydrates; 1 gram dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 32 grams protein; 96 milligrams cholesterol; 766 milligrams sodium

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

4 – 6 servings

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in a large stockpot or casserole. Gently cook the scallions and shallots until soft, add the remaining ingredients except the mussels and bring to a boil.
  2. Add the mussels, cover the pot and cook over medium-high heat until the mussels open, three to five minutes. Discard unopened ones.
  3. Remove mussels to a large heated bowl or platter, spoon the hot broth and vegetables over them, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

55 minutes

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