Mejillones Antonio Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful Spanish appetizer, Mejillones Antonio, is ready in minutes! This recipe uses readily available pre-cooked mussels (easily found in Spanish supermarkets or easily prepared ahead), making it perfect for a quick weeknight snack or impressive party starter. My Spanish boyfriend's secret? It's all about the bright, fresh flavors of lemon, olive oil, and perfectly balanced seasonings. Prepare to be amazed by how simple yet delicious this recipe is!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 207.6 kcal
Protein 49g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mejillones Antonio

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How to Make Mejillones Antonio

  1. Remove the top shell from 1 pound of pre-cooked mussels and arrange them on a large platter.
  2. Finely chop 1/2 cup of red bell pepper and 1/4 cup of red onion. Evenly sprinkle the peppers and onion over the mussels.
  3. Drizzle 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil generously over the mussels, peppers, and onions.
  4. Generously squeeze the juice of 1 large lemon over the ingredients.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

23 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

4g

Carbs

6g