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Mussels are one of my favorite things to serve to a crowd since they are much less expensive than other shellfish. For this Asian inspired mussel recipe, the mussels are cooked in a simple broth with garlic, ginger, chiles, and fish sauce. The flavors are spicy, clean, and delicious.
Dukan Spicy Mussels
Dukan Phases: Attack Phase, Cruise Phase, Consolidation Phase, Stabilization Phase
Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Nutritional Info: 263 calories, 6.8g of fat, 1g of carbohydrates, 1g of fiber, 20g of protein
Ingredients
2 shallots, sliced
1 inch ginger, sliced
4 garlic cloves, sliced
2 Thai chiles (or Serranos)
1 cup water
2 tbsp. fish sauce (or soy sauce)
2 lbs, cleaned mussels
Instructions
1. Add everything except the mussels to a large pot and bring to a summer. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
2. Add the mussels and cover immediately.
3. Steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open up.