Mussels with Bacon in Lemon-Coconut Broth

Mussels with Bacon in Lemon-Coconut Broth recipe is so tasty!

Why I Made This Mussels With Bacon Recipe

Want a warm bowl of savory goodness? Make this. Want to impress a new significant other? Make this. Having a dinner party at your house? Make this for an appetizer.

This may very well be one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever made because it 1) is so easy that it hardly seems possible, 2) it packs a punch of flavor and 3) you can substitute ingredients based on availability. It’ll be just as good.

What If You Don’t Have Pancetta?

You’ll notice I used pancetta (basically Italian ham that is bacon-like in flavor) but you could use regular bacon or even lardons – ooh, fancy French term alert – which is another form of pork belly. Bonus points for the fact that pancetta or lardons usually comes pre-chopped! The bottom line is to use something bacon-like for a smoky depth of flavor.

What To Substitute Instead of Mussels

If you can’t find pre-cooked mussel or clam meat, you can use whole shellfish – just be sure to double the amount – and just steam them in the broth until they open (or try shrimp instead).

Mussels with Bacon in Lemon-Coconut Broth

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fish, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Whole30

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 3

Calories: 550 kcal

Author: Steph Gaudreau

Mussels with Bacon in Lemon-Coconut Broth recipe is easy to make, packs a wallop of flavor and ingredients can be based on availability.

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Ingredients

• 6 oz pancetta
• 8 oz cooked mussels or clams
• 3 cloves garlic minced finely
• 1.5 cup coconut milk
• 1 juice lemon
• handful fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
• Pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, render the pancetta until crispy.
2. To the same skillet, add the mussels, garlic and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 6-8 minutes or until the coconut milk begins to reduce down just a bit.
3. Turn off the heat and add the lemon juice, parsley and pepper.
4. Done. Eat. Receive compliments.

Nutrition Facts

Mussels with Bacon in Lemon-Coconut Broth

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 459

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 51g 78%

Saturated Fat 33g 165%

Cholesterol 48mg 16%

Sodium 504mg 21%

Potassium 563mg 16%

Total Carbohydrates 9g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 1.7%

Vitamin C 8.9%

Calcium 3.5%

Iron 20.7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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