Steamed Mussels in Garlic and Shallots
(Appetizer)

INGREDIENTS

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/3 cup minced shallots
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
12 mussels (about 8 ounces), scrubbed and debearded
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; saute 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine, and bring to a simmer. Add mussels; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Divide evenly between 2 shallow dishes, and sprinkle with thyme.

Calories: 132 (30% from fat). Fat: 4.4g (sat 0.7g, mono 2.2g, poly 0.8g). Protein: 12.5g. Carbohydrate: 10.7g. Fiber: 0.3g. Cholesterol: 27mg. Iron: 4.2mg. Sodium: 189mg. Calcium: 43mg.

SERVINGS: 2 (serving size: 6 mussels and 1/3 cup sauce)

Recipe from Cooking Light, JANUARY 1999.