Steamed Mussels in Ginger/Pepper Sauce
2 tsp. olive oil
1 1/2 C. finely diced red and yellow bell peppers
1/2 C. finely diced red onion
1 T. seeded and minced jalapeƱo pepper
1 T. minced ginger
1 T. minced garlic
1/2 C. dry white wine
1/2 C. clam juice or water
3 T. fresh orange juice
3 T. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. sugar
3 lb. mussels, rinsed, scrubbed and debearded
Salt to taste
1/4 C. chopped fresh cilantro
Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Add wine, clam broth, orange juice, lime juice, sugar and mussels to the pot.
Cover and cook until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Divide the mussels among individual bowls. Spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve immediately.
6 servings
245 calories per serving
7 grams fat
1 gram fiber