These delectable mussels make an ideal light bite to serve as an appetizer or as part of a tapas meal. The key to keeping mussels plump and tender is not to overcook them; watch them carefully and make sure you remove them from the heat the minute they open.
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Ingredients
Method
Place wine in a large saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add mussels and cover the pot; cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes.
Immediately remove from the heat and allow mussels to cool.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, salt and cayenne.
Stir in bell pepper, onion and parsley.
Open mussels and place each mussel meat in half of a shell and arrange on a platter.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of vinaigrette into each shell.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours.
Nutritional Info
Serving Size
Calories
130
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Total Carbohydrate
Dietary Fiber
Total Sugars
Protein
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