Marinated mussels

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Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
7 minutes
Servings:
8


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    Ingredients

    • 6 pounds fresh cultured blue mussels
      1 bay leaf
      1 cup white wine
      1 small onion, chopped
      2 cloves garlic, chopped
      1 small hot pepper, seeded and chopped
      1/4 cup shallots, chopped
      1/4 cup green onions, chopped
      1 small red pepper, chopped
      2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

      Marinade
      1/2 cup white wine vinegar
      2 cloves garlic, chopped
      1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
      1/4 teaspoon salt
      1/2 cup olive oil
      1 dash black pepper

    Directions

    1. Rinse fresh blue mussels in tap water.
    2. Place all ingredients (not the marinate ingredients) in a large sauce pan with a lid and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until fresh blue mussels are steamed.
    3. Remove mussels, discarding any that do not open.
    4. When cool, shuck mussels and place meats in a large serving dish.

    Marinade
    1. Combine ingredients in an air-tight container and shake vigorously to blend.
    2. Pour over fresh blue mussels. 3. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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