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 pounds mussels; 3 tablespoons garlic sliced; 4 tablespoons chipotle chili peppers; 4 cups water; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 1 each egg yolks; 1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 4 tablespoons orange juice; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

Servings: persons

4 pounds mussels
3 tablespoons garlic sliced
4 tablespoons chipotle chili peppers
4 cups water
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 each egg yolks
1 cup olive oil, extra-virgin
1 tablespoon orange zest
4 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped

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: Beat the egg yolk in a glass or stainless steel bowl until light and lemon colored.
9
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.
10
Add the other sauce ingredients and blend together.
11
Let sit for at least 1 hour to allow the orange flavor to develop.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds mussels, 3 tablespoons garlic sliced, 4 tablespoons chipotle chili peppers, 4 cups water, 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.

Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise

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