Easy Steamed Mussels - Traditional Spanish Tapa/Appetizer 🇪🇸

Name: Easy Steamed Mussels - Traditional Spanish Tapa/Appetizer 🇪🇸
Total time: 600 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb mussels; 1 large lemon; 3 garlic cloves; 5 black peppercorns; Salt to taste (if needed)

Aghata Sunsi @cook_112377337

Steamed mussels (mejillones al vapor) are a classic Spanish appetizer that’s quick, easy, and full of flavor. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this traditional tapa is perfect for family lunches, dinners, or gatherings. Ready in under 10 minutes, it brings the fresh taste of the sea right to your table. Serve with lemon and crusty bread for an authentic touch!

Aghata Sunsi @cook_112377337

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Ingredients

10 minutes

2 servings

1 lbmussels
1large lemon
3garlic cloves
5black peppercorns
Salt to taste (if needed)

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Steps

10 minutes

1

Clean each mussel making sure they have no rests of seaweed
2

In a medium-large pot add the mussels along with half of a large lemon, 3 crushed garlic cloves, and around 5 whole black peppercorns (add more for a more intense flavor)
3

Cover with the lid and let it steam in medium low heat for about 5-6 minutes
4

Serve with broth from mussels and top it with fresh parsley if you like. Enjoy!