WHITE MISO MUSSELS WITH WATERCRESS

White Miso Mussels with Watercress image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Time 17m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 1/2 cups pale ale beer, or sake
2 pounds mussels
3 tablespoons white miso paste
4 ounces watercress leaves or spinach,, ends trimmed

Steps:

Heat butter in a 3-quart cast iron pot over medium heat. When butter foams, add ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add sake and bring to a boil. Add mussels, stir to coat, cover, and steam until mussels open, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove mussels to a serving plate. Add miso to sauce and stir until smooth. Remove from heat, stir in watercress, pour over mussels, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 126 milligrams, Sodium 1809 milligrams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 5 grams