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Sophisticated seafood

Most shellfish, including mussels, are high-protein, low-fat foods. Mussels, however, offer extra health benefits due to their high selenium content. The mineral helps your body regulate healthy thyroid and muscle function. Just 150g of mussels contains more than 100 per cent of your RDA.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CHILLI, GINGER AND GARLIC

Steaming seafood like this has multiple benefits, most notably a short cooking time and also a higher retention of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients that are otherwise lost when boiling or frying food.

Serves 4 Preparation and cooking time: 20 mins Per serving: 412kcal, 15.4g fat - 7.2g saturates - 19.5g carbs, 2.9g sugars, 45.5g protein, 0.8g fibre, 0.8g salt

■ 1tbsp■ 1, chopped■ 2, seeded and roughly sliced■ 2tbsp, peeled and finely chopped■ 2 cloves, finely chopped■ 750g, cleaned, with beards removed■ 200ml■ , 2, one juiced, one cut■ small handful, snipped■

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