Mussels Vinaigrette Recipe
Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 dozen mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
- Shredded lettuce
- 2 tbsp minced green onion
- 2 tbsp minced green pepper
- 2 tbsp minced red pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice
- Dash of red pepper sauce
- Salt to taste
Directions
- 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. 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.
- Stir and microwave one minute more. Remove any mussels that have opened and microwave one minute more. Again remove open ones. Repeat twice more.
- Discard any mussels that have not opened.
- 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. 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.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 22g | |
| Recipe makes 30 servings | |
| Calories 31 | |
| Calories from Fat 19 | 61% |
| Total Fat 2.17g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.32g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium 47mg | 2% |
| Potassium 60mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 0.73g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.05g | 0% |
| Protein 1.95g | 3% |
