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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Mussels are a 'super green' food that offer tremendous health benefits. In addition to being low–fat, they're an excellent source of protein, omega 3s, iron, zinc, vitamin C and B12. Preparing blue mussels is easy and quick. Rinse them and add to a pot with 1/4 cup of liquid. Cover and steam for five to seven minutes. They can be spiced up for more elegant occasions, or served plain with butter and crusty bread for a weekday meal. Ingredients:
6 lbs fresh cultured blue mussels |
1 bay leaf |
1 cup white wine |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 small hot pepper, seeded and chopped |
1/4 cup shallots or 1/4 cup green onion, chopped |
1 small red pepper, chopped |
1 small green pepper, chopped |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced |
1/2 cup white wine vinegar (marinade) |
2 tablespoons dijon mustard (marinade) |
2 garlic cloves, chopped (marinade) |
1/4 teaspoon salt (marinade) |
1/2 cup olive oil (marinade) |
1 dash black pepper (marinade) |
Directions:
1. Stir the fresh blue mussels in a colander while rinsing in tap water. Set aside for a few minutes. Tap any that are open and discard those that don't close in response to the tap.
2. Place all ingredients (not the marinade ingredients) in a large sauce pan with a lid and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until fresh blue mussels are steamed open (about 3 minutes).
3. Remove mussels, discarding any that do not open.
4. When cool, shuck mussels and place meats in a large serving dish. Combine above marinade ingredients in an air–tight container and shake vigorously to blend.
5. Pour over fresh blue mussels.
6. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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