What Dishes Use Mexilhões In Portugal?

white wine

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Vegetable broth maintains flavor while reducing alcohol content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: green onions

Coriander offers a fresh taste, while green onions are budget-friendly.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili provides heat without added preservatives.

Clean mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in white wine and add bay leaves; bring to a simmer.

Add mussels to the pot and cover with a lid; steam until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Remove from heat and discard any unopened mussels.

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