Marinated Mussels Recipes

MUSSELS MARINARA DI AMORE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute garlic until transparent.
• Add tomatoes, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes to skillet; reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
• Add wine and mussels to skillet; cover and increase heat to high for 3 to 5 minutes or until mussel shells are open.
• Pour over hot pasta, sprinkle with parsley and squeeze lemon wedge over all. Garnish with remaining lemon and serve.

MARINATED MUSSELS

Steps:

• Bring white wine and onion to boil.
• Add mussels, cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
• Discard any mussels that do not open.
• Transfer mussels to plate.
• Reserve cooking liquid in saucepan.
• Heat olive oil in skillet.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add seasonings and cook 1 minute.
• Add mussel cooking liquid, vinegar, paprika, lemon peel and cayenne.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into large bowl.
• Remove mussels from shells and add to bowl; reserve 1/2 of each shell.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Arrange mussel shells on platter.
• Place 1 mussel in each shell.
• Pour marinade over.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.

MUSSELS MARINATED IN GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed.
• Remove beard and any hair like bits from the mussels.
• Wash mussels very well, scrubbing with a hard bristle brush.
• Put mussels and 1/2 cup of water in large pot, cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
• Remove mussels from water and discard any that do not open.
• Strain cooking liquid and reserve.
• Combine oil, 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place mussels in half shell and arrange on a platter.
• Drizzle with sauce.