Mussels Vinaigrette
Fantastic appetizer !! These mussels are heavenly!!, do lots, they will go quickly,
Steps
Scrub mussels well and remove the beards.
Discard any that do not close tightly , set aside.
Whisk the oil and vinegar together in a bowl , then add capers , onion , pimiento , parsley , salt and pepper to taste.
Place one cup water in a frypan with the lemon slice.
Add the mussels and bring to a boil.
Remove the mussels as they open.
Cool.
Remove the mussel meat from the shells , reserving half the shells , and mix it into the vinaigrette.
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Clean the reserved mussel shells well and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Before serving , replace the mussels in the shells and spoon a small amount of the vinaigrette over.
Ingredients
mussels, olive oil, red wine vinegar, capers, onion, pimiento, parsley, salt, fresh ground pepper, lemon