Appetizer Mussels

What timing! Although I have eaten mussels many times, October 17 was the very first time I cooked them, and (if I do say so myself!) they were great. A friend and I ate every last one, and he raved about the flavor the whole time. This is my own recipe.

Step: 1

In a stock pot, combine the wine, juice cocktail, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and add mussels.

Step: 2

Cover and continue to boil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that haven’t opened.

Step: 3

Remove mussels from liquid and keep warm. Pour off liquid to leave about 1 cup. Try not to discard the garlic. Boil the 1 cup of liquid until it’s reduced to about 3/4 of a cup.

Step: 4

Add butter and stir until butter has melted and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve mussels with sauce.

Per Serving: 215 calories; protein 5.3g; carbohydrates 10.5g; fat 12g; cholesterol 42.4mg; sodium 370.8mg.

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