Nordic Smoked Mussels: Juniper and Lemon Butter (Nordisk Røkt Blåskjell: Einerbær og Sitronsmør)

Nordisk Røkt Blåskjell: Einerbær og Sitronsmør, or Nordic Smoked Mussels: Juniper and Lemon Butter, is a delightful dish that captures the essence of New Nordic cuisine with its fresh and flavorful ingredients.

Nordic Smoked Mussels: Juniper and Lemon Butter (Nordisk Røkt Blåskjell: Einerbær og Sitronsmør)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 tablespoon juniper berries, crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the crushed juniper berries and cook for 1-2 minutes to infuse the butter with the flavor.
  3. Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice and zest. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Divide the mussels and broth into serving bowls and serve immediately.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
18g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Lid Serving bowls

Tools

Knife Cutting board Juicer/zester

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Nordic Smoked Mussels with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Be sure to discard any mussels that do not open after cooking, as they may not be safe to eat.

Cost

$15