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.

Mejillones A La Gallega (galician Style Mussels)

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

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the sliced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the sweet paprika and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  4. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and season with salt. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
  5. Discard any unopened mussels and transfer the cooked mussels to a serving dish.
  6. 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