Washington Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Washington Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs fresh mussels; 1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onion, minced; 8 fluid ounces olive oil; 1 head garlic, minced; 6 dashes red wine vinegar; Tabasco sauce; oregano; basil; 14 lb unsalted butter; pepper; 1 bottle inexpensive white wine; crisp garlic bread

Servings: persons

6 lbs fresh mussels
1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onion, minced
8 fluid ounces olive oil
1 head garlic, minced
6 dashes red wine vinegar
Tabasco sauce
oregano
basil
14 lb unsalted butter
pepper
1 bottle inexpensive white wine
crisp garlic bread

1
In a large pot, add the oil, garlic, and onion.
2
When it's hot, add the Tabasco, oregano and basil.
3
When it's really hot, add the mussels and gently stir them around until the mussels just begin to open.
4
Now pour in most of the wine (save enough for a glass for yourself), vinegar, and butter.
5
Put the lid on the pot and steam for about 3 to 4 minutes.
6
When they are fully opened, you are ready to serve into bowls (so you can include some broth with each serving).
7
Serve with slightly crisp garlic bread to soak up the broth.

13486

kcal

Calories

1486

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs fresh mussels, 1 large vidalia onions or 1 large sweet onion, minced, 8 fluid ounces olive oil, 1 head garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Washington Steamed Mussels 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.

Washington Steamed Mussels

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