Easy Mussels

Cuisinart original

 

In just minutes, you’ll have the taste of the sea right on your countertop.

Yields

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1          garlic clove, thinly sliced

1          shallot, thinly sliced

¼         cup dry white wine

1          tablespoon unsalted butter

1          sprig fresh thyme

2         
pounds fresh mussels, rinsed well and debearded


Nutritional information

 

Nutritional information per serving (based on 6 servings):
Calories 169 (29% from fat) • carb. 9g • pro. 19g

• chol. 47mg • fat 5g • sat. fat 2g • sod. 433mg
• calc. 42mg • fiber 0g

Instructions

 

1.
Put the garlic, shallot, wine, butter, thyme and mussels directly into the steamer without the tray. Secure lid. Select Seafood, set timer to 9 minutes and press Start.

2.
Once all the mussels have opened and the timer expires, serve in shallow bowls with plenty of crusty bread on the side. Discard any mussles that have not opened.