Spanish Mussels Vinaigrette (Mejillones A La Vinagreta) Recipe

Name: Spanish Mussels Vinaigrette (Mejillones A La Vinagreta)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 30 mussels, scrubbed and beards removed; shredded lettuce; 2 tablespoons green onions, minced; 2 tablespoons green peppers, minced; 2 tablespoons red peppers, minced; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1 dash red pepper sauce; salt

Servings: persons

30 mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 tablespoons red peppers, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 dash red pepper sauce
salt

1
Steam open the mussels. Put them in a deep pan with the water. Cover the pan and put over a high heat, shaking the pan, until the shells open.
2
Remove from heat and discard any mussels that do not open. Mussels can also be opened in a microwave. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl, partially covered, and microwave at full power for one minute.
3
Stir and microwave one minute more. Remove any mussels that have opened and microwave one minute more.
4
Again remove open ones. Repeat twice more. Discard any mussels that have not opened.
5
When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the empty shells. (Mussels can be cooked in advance and refrigerated.) Shortly before serving, arrange mussels on a bed of shredded lettuce on a serving platter.
6
In a bowl combine the onion, green and red pepper, parsley, oil, and vinegar. Season with red pepper sauce and salt. Spoon the mixture into the mussels in their shells.

151

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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: 30 mussels, scrubbed and beards removed, shredded lettuce, 2 tablespoons green onions, minced, 2 tablespoons green peppers, minced, and more.

Yes, Spanish Mussels Vinaigrette (Mejillones A La Vinagreta) 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.

Spanish Mussels Vinaigrette (Mejillones A La Vinagreta)

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