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Best Darned Mussels You Ever Had Recipe

Prepare for a flavor explosion! This recipe, perfected after countless attempts, delivers the most incredible mussels you'll ever taste. Get ready for tender, juicy mussels in a rich garlic, white wine sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked linguine. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-follow recipe that's guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 1702.8 kcal
Protein 206g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Best Darned Mussels You Ever Had

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How to Make Best Darned Mussels You Ever Had

  1. Clean and debeard 2 pounds of mussels; discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.
  2. In a medium (2-quart) saucepan, sauté 1 whole bulb of minced garlic in 4 tablespoons of margarine and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until fragrant.
  3. Season the garlic with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley, and 1 teaspoon of paprika.
  4. Add 1 cup of chicken stock and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of dry white wine and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Simmer on low heat.
  6. Simultaneously, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the linguine.
  7. Once the linguine water boils, add 1 pound of linguine. Cook according to package directions until al dente.
  8. While the linguine cooks, transfer the wine sauce to a large stockpot or lobster pot. Increase the heat to medium-high.
  9. Add the mussels, cover, and steam until they open (about 5-7 minutes).
  10. Drain the cooked linguine well.
  11. Add the drained linguine to the mussels and sauce. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all the linguine is coated in the sauce. Simmer until heated through and the linguine is tender (about 2-3 minutes).
  12. Serve immediately with Italian bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

154 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

64g

Carbs

44g

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