Grilled and drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette, mussels make an out-of-the-ordinary entrée.
Grilled Mussels with Spanish-Style Vinaigrette
- Prep Time 25 min
- Total 25 min
- Servings 2
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
- 24 large fresh mussels in shells (2 lb)
- 1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon diced pimientos, drained
- 1 teaspoon capers, if desired
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 drops red pepper sauce
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Instructions
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Step1Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) mussels that do not close when tapped. Scrub remaining mussels, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife. Remove beards by tugging them away from shells.
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Step2Place mussels in large container. Cover with cool water. Agitate water with hand, then drain and discard water. Repeat several times until water runs clear; drain.
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Step3Heat gas or charcoal grill. In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving.
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Step4Place mussels on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels open, removing mussels as they open. Discard any unopened mussels. Place mussels on serving platter; drizzle with oil mixture.
Nutrition
420
Calories
37g
Total Fat
17g
Protein
4g
Total Carbohydrate
0g
Sugars
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 420
- Calories from Fat
- 340
- Total Fat
- 37g
- 57%
- Saturated Fat
- 5g
- 26%
- Trans Fat
- 0g
- Cholesterol
- 45mg
- 15%
- Sodium
- 680mg
- 28%
- Potassium
- 460mg
- 13%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 4g
- 1%
- Dietary Fiber
- 0g
- 0%
- Sugars
- 0g
- Protein
- 17g
% Daily Value*:
- Vitamin A
- 15%
- 15%
- Vitamin C
- 20%
- 20%
- Calcium
- 8%
- 8%
- Iron
- 110%
- 110%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 6 Fat;Carbohydrate Choice
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