Mejillones A La Gallega (galician Style Mussels)
Mejillones a la Gallega, or Galician Style Mussels, is a classic dish from the Galicia region of Spain. This simple and flavorful recipe showcases the delicious taste of fresh mussels with a few key ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- Salt to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the sweet paprika and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and season with salt. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
- Discard any unopened mussels and transfer the cooked mussels to a serving dish.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250
- Carbohydrates
- 12g
- Protein
- 18g
- Fat
- 14g
Supplies
Large pot Serving dish
Tools
Cooking spoon Chef's knife
Serving suggestions
Serve the Mejillones a la Gallega with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Tips & tricks
Make sure to discard any mussels that do not open after cooking, as they may not be safe to eat.
Cost
$15