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Mussels Vinaigrette

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"This is an excellent way to serve mussels on the half shell. They are topped with a tangy blend of bell peppers and vinaigrette dressing. This makes a good for appetizer for a larger number of guests."
PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  5 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 24 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 small yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring one inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add mussels, cover, and steam for 3 to 5 minutes, until they are all open. Drain. Remove one side of each shell, and arrange the open shelled mussels on a serving platter. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the red, yellow, and green bell peppers, olive oil, wine vinegar, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Spoon over the mussels on the shells. Refrigerate until serving.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by BEACHEMPIRE
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Nutritional Information
Mussels Vinaigrette

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 241

  • Total Fat: 20.4g
  • Cholesterol: 53mg
  • Sodium: 389mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 9.1g

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