Dinner for 4

Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce

Name: Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 tbsp finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp water; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 jalapeno pepper; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1/5 tsp crushed red pepper; 2 lb fresh live mussels; 3/4 cup white wine; 3/4 cup water

$15.13for 426 minServes 4

Fresh mussels steam in wine and water, then are tossed with a bright piri piri sauce made from herbs, vinegar, and peppers.

Photo: skinnytaste.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Red onions, 0.1 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.1 lb	$0.17Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical	0.5	$0.30Typical price
	Clams and mussels, 2 lb$5.99/lb typical	2 lb	$11.98Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$15.13

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices

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Typical price

$3.78 per serving$15.13 for 4

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Ingredients

6 tbsp finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp water
1 clove garlic
1/2 jalapeno pepper
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/5 tsp crushed red pepper
2 lb fresh live mussels
3/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup water

Steps

Mix the onion, parsley, olive oil, vinegar, 1 tablespoon water, garlic, jalapeno, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a bowl.
Scrub the mussels under cold water and pull away any visible beards, discarding cracked shells.
Heat the wine and 3/4 cup water in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat until steaming.
Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking once, until the shells open.
Discard any mussels that stay closed, then toss the opened mussels with the piri piri sauce.

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