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Low Sodium Mussels Recipe | Lemon Garlic, No Added Salt

Lemon Garlic Steamed Mussels Without Added Salt

Bright lemon garlic steamed mussels prepared with water and no added table salt. Natural sodium remains; no low-sodium nutrition claim is verified.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (use 2 tbsp juice)
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Method
 

  1. Check mussels; discard broken shells and those that remain open when tapped. Scrub and remove beards.
  2. Warm olive oil in a large lidded pot over medium heat. Soften shallot for 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and stir for 30–45 seconds, then add lemon zest, black pepper and optional red pepper.
  4. Pour in water and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and cover. Steam, shaking occasionally, checking from 4 minutes; cook thoroughly, about 5–7 minutes depending on size. Discard any that remain closed after cooking.
  5. Remove from heat, toss with 2 tablespoons lemon juice and parsley, and serve immediately with a little cooking liquid.

Notes

Mussels naturally contain sodium. This recipe uses no added table salt; calculate total sodium from actual edible yield and ingredients before applying a low-sodium nutrition claim.