Carrabba's Mussels Cozze Bianco

Dive into the coastal flavors of "Carrabba's Mussels Cozze Bianco," a show-stopping seafood dish brimming with Italian-inspired elegance. Tender, fresh mussels are steamed to perfection in a savory broth of dry white wine, chicken stock, and aromatic garlic and shallots. Enhanced with a touch of red pepper flakes for subtle heat and finished with a luscious drizzle of butter, this restaurant-worthy recipe is brought to life with fresh parsley, basil, and zesty lemon wedges. Perfect for entertaining or a romantic dinner at home, serve this aromatic dish with slices of crusty bread to soak up every drop of the flavorful broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this effortless yet impressive dish makes seafood dining truly special. Keywords: mussels recipe, Italian mussels, easy seafood dinner, Carrabba's copycat recipe, mussels wine broth.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Mussels
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 4 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces Shallots, finely chopped
• 1 cup Dry white wine
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoons Red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
• 4 slices Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Clean the mussels by scrubbing the shells under cold water and removing the beards (fibrous threads). Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close when tapped.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and finely chopped shallots to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, but not browned.

Step 4

Pour the white wine into the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 2 minutes to allow the alcohol to evaporate slightly.

Step 5

Add the chicken broth, unsalted butter, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture back to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the liquid. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open during cooking.

Step 7

Once the mussels are cooked, sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley and basil over the dish and give it a gentle stir.

Step 8

Serve the mussels immediately in shallow bowls, ladling the flavorful broth over the top. Garnish with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the mussels.

Step 9

Optional: Serve with slices of crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1831.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2466.8

Total Fat 100.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g
Cholesterol 379.5mg	0%
Sodium 6250.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 183.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.6g	0%
Total Sugars 14.7g
Protein 164.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 529.4mg	0%
Iron 54.7mg	0%
Potassium 4767.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.4%

Protein: 28.6%

Carbs: 31.9%