Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs mussels, Washed (Fresh, about 50); 3 tablespoons garlic, Thinly Sliced; 2 oranges, zest of, Cut the zest from the oranges in very long strips.; 4 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, Canned (Puree the canned chiles.); 4 cups water (You can also use light fish broth in place of the water.); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 large egg yolk (The egg yolk should be at room temperature.); 1 cup virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon orange zest, Very Fine Chop; 4 tablespoons fresh orange juice; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro, Finely Chopped; 12 sprigs cilantro

Servings: persons

4 lbs mussels, Washed (Fresh, about 50)
3 tablespoons garlic, Thinly Sliced
2 oranges, zest of, Cut the zest from the oranges in very long strips.
4 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, Canned (Puree the canned chiles.)
4 cups water (You can also use light fish broth in place of the water.)
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 large egg yolk (The egg yolk should be at room temperature.)
1 cup virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon orange zest, Very Fine Chop
4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro, Finely Chopped
12 sprigs cilantro

1
To prepare the mussels, place in a large pot together with the garlic, orange zest, chipotle, and water.
2
Cover, bring to a boil and steam for 4 minutes.
3
Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes; mussels should then be open.
4
Remove the mussels and keep covered in a warm place.
5
Reduce the liquid by half and add the oil and orange juice.
6
Divide the mussels on the half-shell evenly between soup plates and add the broth.
7
Garnish each bowl with 1 Tbls of Orange Mayonnaise and 3 sprigs of cilantro.
8
ORANGE MAYONNAISE:
9
Beat the egg yolk in a glass or stainless steel bowl until light and lemon colored.
10
Transfer to a blender and add the oil drop by drop for the first 1/4 of a cup, then the remainder in a slow steady stream, mixing at high speed until emulsified.
11
Add the other sauce ingredients and blend together.
12
Let sit for at least 1 hour to allow the orange flavor to develop.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs mussels, Washed (Fresh, about 50), 3 tablespoons garlic, Thinly Sliced, 2 oranges, zest of, Cut the zest from the oranges in very long strips., 4 tablespoons chipotle chiles in adobo, Canned (Puree the canned chiles.), and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise 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.

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Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise

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