MARINATED MUSSELS

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Make and share this Marinated Mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by skat5762

Categories     Mussels

Time 2h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 1/2 lbs mussels, cleaned
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
1 pinch cayenne pepper
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • Bring white wine and onion to boil.
  • Add mussels, cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Transfer mussels to plate.
  • Reserve cooking liquid in saucepan.
  • Heat olive oil in skillet.
  • Add minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add seasonings and cook 1 minute.
  • Add mussel cooking liquid, vinegar, paprika, lemon peel and cayenne.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour into large bowl.
  • Remove mussels from shells and add to bowl; reserve 1/2 of each shell.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Arrange mussel shells on platter.
  • Place 1 mussel in each shell.
  • Pour marinade over.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 47.8, Sodium 491.7, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 20.7

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