Quick Blue Mussels in Salsa Verde
recipe

Quickly cooked blue mussels in salsa verde make a stunning and delicious dish for seafood lovers.
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Serving Size: 4

Ingredients:

- 1 kg fresh blue mussels
- 100 ml white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 100 ml fresh parsley, chopped
- 100 ml fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the blue mussels under cold water and remove any beards.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot and add the crushed garlic. Sauté for a moment.
3. Add the mussels to the pot and pour in the white wine. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels open.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the salsa verde by mixing the parsley, basil, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
5. Once the mussels are ready, transfer them to a serving platter and pour the salsa verde over them.
6. Serve immediately with fresh bread.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fat: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g

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