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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (998g) Recipe makes 1 servings
Calories 767
Calories from Fat 125		(16%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.9g	21%
	Saturated Fat 2.6g	13%
	Monounsaturated Fat 3.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 168mg		56%
Sodium 1744mg		72%
Potassium 2463mg		70%
Total Carbohydrate 47.6g		15%
	Dietary Fiber 5.6g	22%
	Sugars 2.4g
Protein 74.3g		148%
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Steamed Mussels in Saffron Wine Broth

Recipe #217346 | 20 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Oolala
Mar 18, 2007

From one of my handwritten cards from a while ago. No reference as to source. This is for a quart of mussels and serves 1 so increase as needed.

SERVES 1 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 quart fresh mussels, cleaned
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon saffron
2 shallots, chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 lemon, halved

Directions

1
In a deep saucepan, bring wine, saffron, shallots, and parsley to a boil.
2
Add the mussels, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until shells have opened (mussels will be firm but tender).
3
Serve the mussels with their broth and lemon halves.

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From: Peter J

On Jul 5, 2009

Yum! I used some pre-cleaned mussels on the half-shell and it was wonderful along with some crusty bread to soak up the beautiful sauce that was really well infused with the color and flavor of the saffron. Would be great served along with steamed rice as well.

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