Steamed Mussels With Peppers (Belgian)
Posted: 30 Nov 2022 07:43
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Serves: 4 (12 mussels per serving)
If served as two waffles per portion, provides 696 cals, 66g fat (of which 25g saturates), 34g sugar and 0.7g salt per portion.
Ingredients
- 2lb (32oz) fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 236ml (8fl oz) jar clam juice
- ½ cup white wine or additional clam juice
- ⅓ cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 3 green onions, sliced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- French bread baguette, sliced (optional)
Method
1. Tap mussels; discard any that do not close. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute jalapeno in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the clam juice, wine, red pepper, green onions, oregano and bay leaf.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; add mussels. Cover and simmer for 5 - 6 minutes or until mussels open. Discard bay leaf and any unopened mussels. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper. Serve with baguette slices if desired.