I usually order Seafood in White Wine and Garlic Sauce at a fancy restaurant for dinner. But it’s so expensive! Since I like cooking I figured I’d venture out in cyber world and see if I can make this dish and serve if for dinner. Well, guess what? I discovered how easy it is to make. I didn’t know it was THIS easy. I can even make this for lunch! Or you can surprise your Valentine and whip this dish out and have a fancy candlelit dinner at home. And the best part… it’s low-carb and full of protein. So… go have a guilt-free feast!
RECIPE
- 4 lbs of fresh seafood* (mussels, scallops, prawns, clams, etc.)
- 2 cups dry white wine (sauvignon blanc works best)
- 4 large shallots, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil)
- 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
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Rinse seafood and scrub mussels under cold water.
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Using your fingers or pairing knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
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In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes.
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Add seafood. Cover and increase heat to high.
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Cook until all mussels are open and prawns are orange, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in herbs and butter.
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Remove from heat.
- Serve immediately.
(*I bought the prawns and scallops from Costco so I knew they were fresh and of good quality. The mussels were from Whole Foods so they came pre-cleaned. (Phew! Otherwise, you’ll need to remove the beards.)
Guilt-Free Goodies 