Mussels With Greek Yogurt Capers And Mint Recipes

MUSSELS WITH GREEK YOGURT, CAPERS, AND MINT

Steps:

• Clean and debeard the mussels and rinse in a colander under cold running water, discarding any whose shells are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped.
• In a large saucepan, over medium heat, combine the mussels with the wine, stirring to combine. Cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes until shells have opened. Transfer opened shells to a bowl to cool. Re-cover and cook for a few minutes as needed until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not open.
• Once cooled, remove shells from mussels and reserve half for serving. Place mussels in a bowl and then strain the cooking liquid into the same bowl, discarding solids. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.
• Mince the capers finely and place in a small bowl. Add yogurt and season with salt. Add 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid (which has been added to the mussels in the refrigerator). Mix well with a whisk to slightly whip the yogurt.
• To serve, in reserved half shell, dollop a small amount of caper yogurt, place a mussel on top, and garnish with mint.

SUNNY'S GREEN GODDESS MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large pot, melt the butter in the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and onions and season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the yogurt and whisk until smooth. Raise the heat to medium high and slowly whisk in the stock and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Immediately add the mussels and cover. Cook until the mussels have opened up, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
• While the mussels are cooking, pile the cilantro, dill, mint, parsley, tarragon, scallions and lemon zest on a cutting board and roughly chop a little more.
• Give the mussels a stir, add the herb-zest mixture and stir again. Serve hot with crusty bread to dunk into the cooking liquid.