Mussels Sauteed with Basil

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30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 small servings
  • 3pounds small mussels
  • 5cloves garlic
  • 2ounces fresh mint leaves
  • 2ounces fresh basil leaves (Asian basil, if possible)
  • 14-inch-long, ½-inch-wide green chili, or more, to taste
  • ¾ounce scallions
  • 1very small red bell pepper
  • 1tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • 1tablespoon sugar
  • Whole black peppercorns, to taste
  • 1tablespoon canola oil
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

366 calories; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 22 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 42 grams protein; 1334 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Scrub, wash and debeard the mussels; drain well.

  2. Step 2

    Mince garlic. Remove leaves from stems of mint and basil. Mince chili. Cut scallions into 1-inch slices and cut red pepper into julienne strips.

  3. Step 3

    Mix the fish sauce, sugar and peppercorns together.

  4. Step 4

    Saute garlic in hot oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients, for 30 seconds over high heat.

  5. Step 5

    Add the mussels and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes, until shells begin to open.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in fish sauce mixture and continue cooking. When all the mussels have opened, add mint, basil, chili, scallions and red pepper and continue to stir-fry just long enough to combine ingredients with the mussels. Serve over jasmine or fragrant rice (available in Asian markets).


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