Mussels w/ Miso Garlic Sauce

Steamed mussels in a savory white miso garlic sauce with fresh ginger and scallions. Quick, impressive, and packed with umami flavor.

Why You'll Love Mussels w/ Miso Garlic Sauce

This recipe nails impressive flavor with minimal effort. The miso garlic sauce is savory, tangy, and deeply satisfying, making these mussels the perfect quick appetizer or main that feels gourmet but cooks fast.

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure to thoroughly clean and debeard the mussels to avoid any gritty texture.
• Discard any mussels that remain closed before or after cooking to ensure freshness and safety.
• Use a wide pot with a lid so the mussels steam evenly and have enough room to open fully.

Variations

Customize this dish by experimenting with different flavors and ingredients to suit your taste.

• Swap dry sake for white wine or rice vinegar if you prefer a different acidity.
• Add sliced chili peppers to the miso mixture for a spicy kick.
• Use different shellfish like clams or littleneck clams alongside mussels for variety.

Substitutions

If you don't have certain ingredients, these swaps work well without sacrificing flavor.

• White miso can be replaced with yellow miso or a light miso paste.
• Avocado oil can be swapped with neutral oils like grapeseed or vegetable oil.
• Sherry vinegar can be substituted with rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar.

Best served with

• Crusty bread to soak up the delicious miso broth.
• Steamed jasmine rice or sticky rice on the side.
• A simple green salad with a light vinaigrette.
• Lightly sautéed or steamed seasonal vegetables.

How to Store Leftovers

• Store leftover mussels and broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
• Reheat gently on the stovetop, stirring occasionally. Avoid reheating in the microwave to maintain texture and flavor. Discard any mussels that do not reheat properly.

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Mussels w/ Miso Garlic Sauce

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Steamed mussels in a savory white miso garlic sauce with fresh ginger and scallions. Quick, impressive, and packed with umami flavor.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Calories: 234

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

• ⅓ cup white miso
• 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 2 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger minced
• 2 tablespoon scallions sliced (greens & whites)
• 6 cloves garlic thinly sliced
• 4-5 lbs mussels cleaned and debearded
• ¼ cup avocado or neutral cooking oil
• 1 cup dry sake
• ½ cup scallions julienned (1 ½-inch strips)
• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

• Large deep pot or Dutch oven with lid
• Slotted spoon
• Small mixing bowl

Method

 

1. Whisk together white miso, sherry vinegar, minced ginger, sliced scallions, and garlic in a small bowl. Set aside.
2. Clean mussels by soaking in cold water for a few minutes, scrubbing gently, and removing any beards. Discard any mussels that are open before cooking.
3. Heat oil in a deep, wide pot or Dutch oven over high heat. After 1 minute, add the mussels and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4. Add sake, cover pot, and steam until mussels open (about 4-5 minutes). Discard any unopened mussels.
5. Remove lid, move mussels to one side of the pot. Add miso mixture to the empty side, stir to incorporate, then toss mussels in the sauce to coat.
6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to serving bowls. Spoon broth and sauce over them.
7. Garnish with freshly ground black pepper and julienned scallions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 234kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3435mgPotassium: 448mgFiber: 7gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 4mg

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