Appetizer for 4

Steamed Garlic Mussels

Name: Steamed Garlic Mussels
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lb mussels; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 shallots; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup white wine; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped italian flat leaf parsley

$15.79for 425 minServes 4

Mussels steam with garlic, shallots, wine, butter, lemon, and parsley until tender and fully opened.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Clams and mussels$5.99/lb typical	2 lb	$11.98Typical price
	Butter$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
	Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical	0.75	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.79

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsWine, beer and spirits

Not included in the cost.

Swaps

Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$3.95 per serving$15.79 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb mussels
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic
2 shallots
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup white wine
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped italian flat leaf parsley

Steps

Scrub the mussels under cold water and remove any beards, discarding cracked shells or mussels that stay open when tapped.
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large 6-quart pot over medium heat.
Add the garlic, shallots, salt, and red pepper, then cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the wine and lemon juice, and bring the liquid to a simmer.
Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 6 to 8 minutes until the shells open and the mussels reach 145 F.
Stir in the parsley and discard any mussels that remain closed.

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