MUSSELS IN GREEN SAUCE MADRID (MEJILLONES EN SALSA VERDE MADRID)

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This is a wonderful appetizer for 4 people, or a main dish for 2 people. The original recipe came from a wonderful Spanish restaurant in Baltimore many years ago.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Mussels

Time 28m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 dozen large green mussels
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh parsley
6 fresh garlic cloves
1 large shallot
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup clam juice

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussels under the faucet and remove the beards, and then set aside.
  • In a 6 quart saucepot place butter, flour, wine, lemon juice and clam juice and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the mussels and return to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered 3 minutes or until mussels are opened. With a slotted spoon remove mussels to 2 or 4 deep serving bowls or dishes and set aside.
  • Place the liquid into a blender or food processor and add the parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt and pepper and blend well. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with a French or Italian bread to sop up the wonderful sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.7, Fat 50.5, SaturatedFat 30, Cholesterol 175.8, Sodium 1143.5, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.6, Protein 24.6

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