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