Mussels in Green-Apple Broth Recipe

Name: Mussels in Green-Apple Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 cup minced shallots; 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; Freshly ground white pepper; 2 cups dry white wine; 3 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves

Servings: persons

1
Warm oil in heavy 4-quart saucepan.
2
Add shallots and cook over low heat until soft but not brown, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in apple, lemon zest and thyme.
4
Season with pepper.
5
Add wine and bring to a simmer.
6
Add mussels, cover and cook over medium heat until they open, about 10 minutes.
7
Use a slotted spoon to transfer mussels to a bowl, leaving broth in saucepan.
8
Some of the apple will cling to mussels; that's fine.
9
Cover mussels.
10
Stir butter and parsley into broth and bring back to a simmer.
11
Spoon mussels into soup plates, ladle hot broth over and serve.

110

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Fat Carbs

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 cup minced shallots, 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced, 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Mussels in Green-Apple Broth falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mussels in Green-Apple Broth

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