Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Mussels Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon small nonpareil capers or chopped larger capers; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon minced piquillo pepper, or pimiento, home prepared; 1 tablespoon minced parsley; Kosher or sea salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 dozen medium mussels; 1 slice lemon

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon small nonpareil capers or chopped larger capers
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced piquillo pepper, or pimiento, home prepared
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Kosher or sea salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 dozen medium mussels
1 slice lemon

1
In a bowl whisk the oil and vinegar, then add the capers, onion, piquillo pepper or pimiento, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2
Scrub the mussels well, removing the beards.
3
Discard any that do not close tightly.
4
Place 1 cup water in a skillet with the lemon slice.
5
Add the mussels and bring to a boil.
6
Remove the mussels as they open; cool.
7
Remove the mussel meat from the shells and mix them into the vinaigrette.
8
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
9
Reserve half the mussel shells, clean them well, and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
10
Before serving, replace the mussels in their shells and spoon a small amount of the vinaigrette over each.

273

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon small nonpareil capers or chopped larger capers, 1 tablespoon minced onion, and more.

Yes, Mussels Vinaigrette 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.

Mussels Vinaigrette

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