Mussels and Clams in Tomato Sauce
The allure of mussels and clams in tomato sauce lies not only in their sumptuous taste but also in the stories they tell.
Servings 2 people
Calories 341kcal
Cost $20
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
- 1 lb small clams cleaned
- 1 can 14 oz tomatoes
- 1 cup white wine
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet equipped with a lid over a medium heat and cook the onion with the garlic until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes.2 cloves garlic, 1 onion, Cooking fat
- Add the tomatoes along with the wine, lemon zest and 1 teaspoon of the chopped parsley.1 can, 1 cup white wine, Zest of 1 lemon, 2 teaspoon fresh parsley, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Bring the liquid to a boil, add the mussels and clams, cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until they open, about 4 minutes.2 lbs fresh mussels, 1 lb small clams
- Discard any closed mussels or clams and serve garnished with the remaining 1 teaspoon parsley.2 teaspoon fresh parsley
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 955mg | Potassium: 1477mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 13mg