In Spain, Fish is one of the great bastions of our gastronomyAnd if we talk about Galicia, it is the jewel of the crown on the subject, the mussels are one of their largest specialties in the kitchen. It is no less, its flavor and his own versatility between the stoves They position them as essential in many tables.
But there is a Truck dominating the Gallees And this helps to further improve its flavor, it is Cucks with a good white wine, an albariño. This, which may seem like a “absurdity” manages to raise the natural aromas of the mussel, giving it fresh and fruity brushstrokes that make them spectacular on the palate.
So, with this very simple trick, A much more juicy and tasty result is obtainedperfect to taste them as it is or use them to make other recipes such as Musks with courageous saucein vinaigrette, in tigers, etc.
Mejillones in Albariño
Ingredients
- 1 kg of fresh mussels
- 200 ml of a good white Albariño white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 onion
- Fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Black pepper
How to make these Galician mussels
- To start, you have to Clean the mussels very well. We remove the beards, scratch the shells with a knife or a purer strong to eliminate any rest and rinse them well with cold water Leave them completely clean.
- So, in a large saucepan we heat the extra virgin olive oil e We fry the onion and garlic very chopped over medium heat Until we see that the onion is transparent.
- At this point, We put the laurel, the chopped parsley and the mussels.
- We add the Albariño wine That we like and launch a little black pepper.
- We cover the saucepan and cook the mussels over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutesUntil we see that they have completely opened.
- Finally, separate the mussels that have not opened and those that do it, the We settled with a little broth above or we use them for Prepare other dishes Where the protagonists are. Enjoy this delicacy!
Property and benefits of mussels
Mejillone are a real nutritional treasure, they are a whole Protein source of the highest qualitywhich is essential to keep the muscles and fabrics in perfect condition. Moreover, They barely have fatwhich makes them a Healthy and very light option which can be attached to any type of diet.
I am Wealth in Omega-3 fatty acids Contributes to deflating the body, a Improves cardiovascular health Already keep cholesterol in a normal interval. On the other hand also A large amount of iron contributeWhich is essential not to develop anemia and increase the production of red blood cells.
Another of the great benefits of the mussels is his High mineral content such as zinc, iodine and seleniumFundamental to maintain a strong immune system and regulate the metabolism. They are rich in vitamin B12 and antioxidants.
For every 100 grams, the mussels contain:
- Calories: 86 kcal
- Protein: 11.9 g
- Fat: 2,2 g
- Carbohydrates: 3.7 g
- Sugars: 0 g
