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Raciónes: 10
Ingredientes
- 2 kg fresh mussels, prepared as described above
- 6 shallots, finely chopped
- 30g butter
- 2 Tbsp sunflower or canola oil
- 2 Tbsp Thai green curry paste
- stick of lemongrass
- 2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 x 410g tin of light coconut milk
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 251g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 301 | |
| Calories from Fat 160 | 53% |
| Total Fat 18.39g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 10.44g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 713mg | 30% |
| Potassium 768mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 9.2g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.44g | 0% |
| Protein 24.86g | 40% |
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