Chipotle Mussels Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs fresh mussels, washed, discarding dead mussels and broken shells (about 50); 3 tablespoons garlic, sliced; 2 oranges, zest of, only; 4 tablespoons chipotle chiles, pureed; 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 12 sprigs cilantro; For the orange mayonnaise; 1 egg yolk, room temperature (or use egg beaters); 1 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon orange zest, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 lbs fresh mussels, washed, discarding dead mussels and broken shells (about 50)
3 tablespoons garlic, sliced
2 oranges, zest of, only
4 tablespoons chipotle chiles, pureed
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons orange juice
12 sprigs cilantro
For the orange mayonnaise
1 egg yolk, room temperature (or use egg beaters)
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon orange zest, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1
To prepare mussels, wash well and remove beard with paring knife and then place mussels in a large pot with garlic, orange zest, chipotle and water and bring to a boil, cover and let steam for 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open. Remove mussels and keep covered.
2
Reduce liquid by half and add oil and orange juice.
3
Divide mussels on the half shell (discarding other shell) evenly between soup plates and add broth. Garnish with orange mayonnaise and sprigs of cilantro.
4
To make orange mayonnaise: beat egg yolk until light lemon color and then transfer to blender. Blend yolk while adding oil, a tiny bit at a time, pouring through cover, on low until all the oil is used. Put on high speed until combined. Add remaining ingredients (orange zest - cilantro) and blend. Let stand one hour before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs fresh mussels, washed, discarding dead mussels and broken shells (about 50), 3 tablespoons garlic, sliced, 2 oranges, zest of, only, 4 tablespoons chipotle chiles, pureed, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mussels 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.

Chipotle Mussels

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