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CHIPOTLE GRILLED MUSSELS

Servings: 8
Prep time: 0:35:00
Bake/Cook time: 0:20:00

Calories: 126
Fat: 9 grams
Protein: 5 grams
Carbohydrates: 3 grams
Fiber: 0 grams
Net Carbs: 3 grams
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large scallions, sliced
2 chipotles en adobo, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 plum tomato, diced
2 pounds mussels (about 36 mussels), scrubbed and
debearded
1/4 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
1. Heat grill to medium. Evenly distribute butter, scallions,
chipotles, cilantro and tomato on the bottom of a large
heavy-duty foil cooking bag. Add the mussels and wine;
tightly seal the bag. Place bag on a sheet pan, and
refrigerate until grill is ready.
2. Carefully slide the bag onto grill, and cook until the bag
is puffed, 10 to 12 minutes.
3. Using oven mitts, remove the bag from grill, placing it
back onto sheet pan. Carefully unseal the bag (steam
will be released) to check that the mussels have
opened. If not, reseal, and cook 3 to 5 minutes more.
Remove from grill, and carefully cut the bag open,
pulling back the foil. Serve immediately, spooning juice
in bag over mussels.
These mussels are encased in foil to seal in their juices while
cooking. Try these as a starter at your next outdoor gathering.

Atkins - Chipotle Grilled Mussels

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