Mussels

I love fresh seafood and I had forgotten how low in points it can be! I don't eat nearly enough fish and I am trying to correct this so be prepared to see a lot of seafood recipes on my blog as I try to create some low point recipes

Mussels with Garlic, Lemon and Butter
As a main course serves 2 - 2 pts per person
As a starter serves 4 - 1 pt per person

1 kilo fresh mussels in their shells
1 1/2 teaspoon half fat butter
3 small or 2 large cloves of garlic finely chopped
Juice of 1 lemon
Finely chopped parsley

Ensure that the mussels are clean and remove any beard. Discard any with cracked or broken shells and any that are open and do not close when given a sharp tap. In a large saucepan melt to butter and add the chopped garlic, do not allow to colour you just want the garlic to soften. After a few minutes add the lemon juice and parsley and stir well, then it's time to throw in the mussels. Stir again to ensure that the buttery mixture coats all the mussels. Turn up the heat and cover with a tight fitting lid. After a few minutes shake the pan to mix up the mussels. Cook for a further 3 minute then turn off the heat. Leave the mussels to steam for a couple more minutes and then serve.

Serve with pasta or fresh crusty bread but remember to add the points. if serving with pasta then reducing the liquid and maybe adding a little cream is wonderful!