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Steamed Mussels with Salsa Verde

This refreshing appetizer activates the palate, combining fresh herbs and a zesty salsa with the salty oceanic flavors of mussels to make a dish that is hard to resist. Add a crusty baguette and a side salad and this dish is transformed into an amply filling main course for two.

 
Serves: 4 Vegetarian: No
Preparation Time: 00:30
 Cuisine: California
Difficulty: Easy Meal Type: Dinner
Main Ingredient: mussels Dish Type: Appetizer
Main Cooking Method: Steam Season/Occasion: Any Occasion

Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. garlic, minced
  • 1 C. fennel, julienned
  • 1 C. leek, julienned
  • 1 C. white wine
  • 12-14 black mussels
  • 2 Tbsp. butter
  • salt to taste
  • 1 dash chili flakes, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Directions

Heat oil to medium heat in a medium sauce pan and add the fennel, leek, garlic, salt and chili flakes.  Once the garlic starts to crackle, add the mussels and stir the ingredients together.  Add the white wine and cover.  Steam until all the mussels are open (3-5 minutes) and finish with butter.  Taste broth and adjust seasoning accordingly.  Serve in a large bowl and spoon the Salsa Verde over the top (see recipe below)
 

Salsa Verde

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch(es) parsley, minced
  • 1 bunch(es) basil, minced
  • 1 bunch(es) mint, minced
  • 1 bunch(es) chives, minced
  • 1 bunch(es) thyme, minced
  • 1 orange, juiced and zested
  • olive oil to taste

Directions

Put the minced herbs in a bowl and add the juice and zest from the orange to the mixture.  Cover the herbs with olive oil (enough to saturate) and mix together.  Spoon over the Steamed Mussels.

Note

This recipe makes more Salsa Verde than you are likely to need for the Steamed Mussels.  It will keep in the refrigerator for about three days.