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Mussels In Parsley Vinaigrette

Mussels In Parsley Vinaigrette

Martha Stewart Living, August 2005 http://www.marthastewart.com/343291/mussels-in-parsley-vinaigrette
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  • Yield Serves 4 to 8

Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped (about 3 total)
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 3 pounds (about 100 small) mussels, scrubbed and debearded
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
    • Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes. (Discard unopened shells.)
  2. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon; discard cooking liquid. Chill mussels in a bowl in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  3. Whisk together mustard, chopped shallots, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in parsley. Vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  4. Toss chilled mussels with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. If desired, serve on the half shell on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with parsley. Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired.

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