Mussels in ginger, coriander and garlic

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

Photographer: Melanie Jenkins

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A pot of freshly steamed mussels is a satisfying and affordable dish and our low calorie mussels in ginger, coriander and garlic recipe will not disappoint!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 25 mins , plus cleaning mussels

Ingredients

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1kg fresh mussels

4 spring onions, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, crushed or finely chopped

1 piece fresh ginger, finely chopped

2 small red chillies, finely sliced

1 bunch coriandercilantroX

⅔ cup white wine

½ cup water

2 tablespoons reduced-fat spread

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Instructions

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1 To prepare mussels, scrub shells under cold running water. Remove any beards from shells.

2 In a pan large enough for mussels, place onions, garlic, ginger, chillies and three-quarters of the coriander. Add wine and water. Bring to the boil and simmer for 2 minutes.

3 Add mussels to pan. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook over a moderate heat. Shake pan occasionally until shells open. Discard any mussels which remain closed. Turn mussels into a colander, keeping the liquid.

4 Return liquid to pan with spread. Whisk. Add remaining coriander. Serve.

Serving suggestion

Crusty gluten-free bread and lemon slices

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 180 cal

Kilojoules 755 kJ

Protein 18 g

Total fat 6 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 7 g

Sugar 3 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 540 mg

Calcium 190 mg

Iron 11 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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