Blue Mussels Go Green Recipe

Name: Blue Mussels Go Green
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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)

Servings: persons

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)

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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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs fresh cultured blue mussels, 1 bay leaf, 1 cup white wine, 1 small onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Blue Mussels Go Green falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Blue Mussels Go Green

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Variations & substitutions

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