BATTER-FRIED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC SAUCE

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Make and share this Batter-fried mussels with garlic sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Poppy

Categories     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 lbs fresh mussels
flour
salt
oil (for frying)
4 -6 cloves garlic
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3 cups stale crumbled bread, without crusts
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 -4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt

Steps:

  • Wash the mussels, scrubbing their shells and pulling off the little"beard" with a sharp paring knife.
  • Place the mussels in a large wide pot with about two inches of water.
  • Cover and steam until the mussels open, about six or seven minutes.
  • Remove and drain, discarding any mussels that haven't opened.
  • Remove the mussels from their shells and place in a colander.
  • Season lightly with salt and toss with about one and a half cups of flour, until all the mussels are coated.
  • Tap the colander to rid it of excess flour.
  • Fill a large skillet with about one and a half inches of oil and heat until almost smoking.
  • Add the mussels, in batches i f necessary and fry until crisp and golden.
  • Serve warm Either in a mortar or pestle or in the bowl of a food processor, pulverize the garlic and salt to a paste.
  • Add the walnuts and pound or pulverize until the mixture is mealy.
  • Dampen the bread under the tap and squeeze dry.
  • Add to the bowl and continue pulverizing all together.
  • Drizzle in the olive oil and vinegar, alternating between each, and pound all together until the skordalia is creamy.
  • If it is too thick, add a little water.
  • Serve as a dip, or as an accompaniment to fresh or fried vegetables and various fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1157.2, Fat 77.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 159, Sodium 1799.4, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 72.6

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