Steamed Mussels with Garlic

Steamed Mussels with Garlic is a fragrant and flavorful dish that highlights the natural sweetness of mussels, enhanced by aromatic garlic and fresh herbs. This Halal Chinese seafood dish is perfect for a light meal or appetizer.

Ingredients

• Mussels - 500 grams, cleaned and debearded
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Spring onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Shaoxing wine - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 100 ml
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, followed by the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, water, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
3. Cover the pot with a lid and increase the heat to high, allowing the mussels to steam for 5-7 minutes until they are opened.
4. Once the mussels are cooked, remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped spring onions and cilantro before serving.
5. Serve immediately with crusty bread or steamed rice to soak up the flavorful broth.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 8 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein and essential nutrients.
• Low in calories and high in omega-3 fatty acids.

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