Pickled Mussels Recipe

Name: Pickled Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary; 3 tablespoons minced onion; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons minced carrot; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme; 1/4 cup sherry vinegar; Crusty bread, for serving; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped chives; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed; 1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika (pimenton de la Vera)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary
3 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
2 tablespoons minced carrot
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
Crusty bread, for serving
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped chives
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/4 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika (pimenton de la Vera)

1
In a large pot of boiling water, cook the mussels until they start to open, 20 to 30 seconds.
2
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a bowl.
3
Remove the mussels from their shells; discard any mussels that do not open.
4
Cover and refrigerate the mussels.
5
Strain the accumulated mussel juices into a small bowl.
6
In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil.
7
Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook over moderately low heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
8
Add the mussel juices and cook over moderate heat until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
9
Stir in the sherry vinegar, thyme, rosemary, pimenton, chives and orange zest and season with salt.
10
Transfer the marinade to a bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
11
Pour the marinade over the mussels, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours.
12
Spoon the mussels into small bowls and top with the parsley.
13
Serve with crusty bread.

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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: 1 teaspoon finely chopped rosemary, 3 tablespoons minced onion, 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest, 2 tablespoons minced carrot, and more.

Yes, Pickled 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.

Pickled Mussels

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