Grilled Mussels With Shallot Sauce Recipes

GRILLED MUSSELS WITH SHALLOT SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together shallots, red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of the lemon juice and the olive oil in a small bowl.
• Lightly coat a grill wok or grill basket or aluminum foil lined grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium high heat.
• Scrub mussel shells with a stiff brush, removing beards. Discard any opened shells.
• Sprinkle mussels with salt, pepper, and remaining lemon juice. Place on the grill wok, grill basket or grill rack.
• Grill mussels, covered with grill lid, 7-10 minutes or until shells open. Discard and unopened shells.
• Transfer mussels to a large dish and pour the shallot mixture over the mussels, stirring gently to coat; sprinkle with parsley.
• Serve immediately.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE, TARRAGON, SHALLOTS, BUTTER, AND GRILLED FRENCH BREAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the garlic to a coarse paste. Heat the oil in a stockpot on the grates of the grill, add the shallots and garlic and cook until shallots soften. Add the wine, bring to a boil and stir in the mussels. Cover the pot and cook the mussels until all of them have opened, about 6 to 8 minutes, discard any that do not open.
• Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the tarragon. Pour the mixture over the mussels and serve immediately with grilled bread.
• Brush cut side of baguette with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut side down until lightly golden brown.