Dinner for 4
Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce
$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.

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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
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends
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- 26 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanDairy-freeLow-carbFamilyAppetizersDinnersSnacks
$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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