Mejillones al Ajillo | Fáciles, Rápidos y Llenos de Sabor 🦪✨

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides a savory base without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can enhance flavor.

crusty bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: regular bread

Whole grain adds nutrients while regular bread is more affordable.

Clean the mejillones thoroughly and remove any beards.

In a pan, heat some aceite over medium heat.

Add the ajos picados and sauté until fragrant.

Add the mejillones to the pan and stir.

Pour in the vino blanco and cover the pan to steam the mejillones until they open.

Once opened, stir in the mantequilla until melted.

Season with sal and pimienta to taste.

Garnish with tomates cherry and perejil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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