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How to Cook Frozen Mussels

5 (24 ratings)
Created by Shinee D.
Servings 2 servings
Total Time 20 minutes
How to cook frozen mussels for a quick and easy dinner. Rich briny sauce is easy to make and pairs perfectly with pasta.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz spaghetti
  • 2 tablespoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock or seafood stock
  • 2 lbs frozen mussels thawed

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
  • In a large 12-inch skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic slices and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  • Once shallots are soft and fragrant, stir in chicken stock. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Then add thawed mussels and gently cook them, covered, until mussels are opened up and heated through.
  • Discard any unopened mussels and serve over pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 37gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 7729mgPotassium: 971mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 370IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 10mg

* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.