Best 12 Mussels With Mexican Vinaigrette Recipes

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If you're looking for a seafood dish that's both flavorful and easy to make, look no further than mussels with Mexican vinaigrette. This dish combines the briny sweetness of mussels with the bright, tangy flavors of a Mexican-inspired vinaigrette. It's a perfect appetizer or light meal, and it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

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.

Provided by CHEFNONIONS

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 389.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MUSSELS IN MEXICAN BEER



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Simple, de-lish and ready in less than 10 minutes, this recipe should be made first in any menu so you and yours can enjoy mouthfuls of mussels while you cook.

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin and crushed
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
A couple pinches salt
2 1/2 dozen mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
1/2 bottle dark Mexican beer, such as Modelo Negro or Dos Equis
1 (15-ounces) diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, your preference

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet with a cover preheated over medium high heat, add oil, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Season with salt. Saute 2 minutes. Arrange mussels in the pan. Pour in beer and tomatoes and shake the pan to combine. Cover pan and cook 3 minutes or until mussels open. Remove from heat and spoon sauce down into shells. Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately from the pan.

GRILLED MUSSELS WITH SPANISH-STYLE VINAIGRETTE



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Grilled and drizzled with a tangy vinaigrette, mussels make an out-of-the-ordinary entrée.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 large fresh mussels in shells (2 lb)
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon diced pimientos, drained
1 teaspoon capers, if desired
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 drops red pepper sauce
1 green onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) mussels that do not close when tapped. Scrub remaining mussels, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife. Remove beards by tugging them away from shells.
  • Place mussels in large container. Cover with cool water. Agitate water with hand, then drain and discard water. Repeat several times until water runs clear; drain.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In tightly covered container, shake remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until serving.
  • Place mussels on grill over medium-high heat. Cover grill; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels open, removing mussels as they open. Discard any unopened mussels. Place mussels on serving platter; drizzle with oil mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 0 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MUSSELS WITH TARRAGON CELERY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Appetizer     Marinate     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mussel     Celery     Tarragon     Party     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 10 to 12 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb mussels (35 to 45; preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards removed
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 hard-boiled large eggs
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
Garnish: seaweed*

Steps:

  • Cook mussels in wine in a 4- to 6-quart pot over moderately high heat, covered, until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 4 minutes and transferring opened mussels to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. (Discard any unopened mussels after 8 minutes.)
  • Pour cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and boil until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Finely chop eggs, then add to reduced liquid along with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking, then whisk in celery, onions, and tarragon. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
  • Remove mussels from shells and reserve 1 half shell from each mussel. Stir mussels (but not shells) into vinaigrette and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour. Rinse and dry reserved mussel shells, then chill in a sealed plastic bag until ready to use.
  • Arrange shells on a large platter lined with seaweed and spoon a mussel with some vinaigrette into each.
  • *Available at seafood shops by special request.

MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE



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Make and share this Mussels Vinaigrette recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 medium mussels
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon capers, chopped if large
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon minced pimiento
1 tablespoon minced parsley
salt
fresh ground pepper
1 slice lemon

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.4, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 50.8, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.9

MUSSELS WITH MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

24 mussels, about 1 pound
1/2 cup water
Mexican vinaigrette sauce (see recipe)
2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander
Lime wedges for garnish

Steps:

  • Pull off and discard the stringy beard from the mussels. Scrub the mussels as necessary and drain them well.
  • Put the mussels in a kettle and add the water. Cover closely and bring to the boil. Cook four or five minutes or until all the mussels are open. Drain. Discard the cooking liquid or put it to another use.
  • Pull the mussels from the shells and save both the mussels and half the shells. Return one mussel to each shell and arrange them on a plate. Spoon an equal portion of the vinaigrette sauce over each. Sprinkle the mussels with coriander. Garnish the platter with lime wedges.

MEXICAN VINAIGRETTE SAUCE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Categories     easy, condiments, sauces and gravies

Time 5m

Yield 0 2/3 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh coriander
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion

Steps:

  • Put the lime juice in a small mixing bowl and whisk in the oil. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to blend.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 284, UnsaturatedFat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 205 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE



Mussels Vinaigrette image

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.

Provided by CHEFNONIONS

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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
½ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 hard-cooked egg, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 389.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MUSSELS IN PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE



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Chilled, cooked mussels in vinaigrette have layers of flavor from Dijon mustard, rice-wine vinegar, olive oil, shallots, and parsley.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped (about 3 total)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 pounds (about 100 small) mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes. (Discard unopened shells.)
  • Remove mussels with a slotted spoon; discard cooking liquid. Chill mussels in a bowl in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk together mustard, chopped shallots, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Pour in remaining 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in parsley. Vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Toss chilled mussels with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. If desired, serve on the half shell on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with parsley. Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired.

MUSSELS IN PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE



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Categories     Mussel     Chill     Parsley     Boil

Yield serves 4 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots, plus 1 tablespoon finely chopped (about 3 total)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 pounds mussels (about 100 small), scrubbed and debearded
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the wine; bring to a boil. Add the mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until the mussels open, about 3 minutes. Discard unopened shells.
  • Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon; discard the cooking liquid. Chill the mussels in a bowl in the refrigerator, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk together the mustard, chopped shallots, and vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Pour in the remaining 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Whisk in the parsley. The vinaigrette can be stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Toss the chilled mussels with 1/2 cup vinaigrette. If desired, serve on the half-shell on a bed of lettuce. Garnish with parsley. Drizzle with more vinaigrette, if desired.

MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 large shallots, minced
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 750-ml bottle dry white wine
1/4 cup tarragon vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add one shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add mussels and wine. Cover, and cook until all the mussels are open, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mussels from the broth, and let cool. Discard any unopened shells. The mussels can be made ahead up to this point and refrigerated for up to 1 day.
  • In a large bowl, whisk vinegar, remaining 2 shallots, and mustard to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in olive oil. Add parsley, and whisk to combine. Add mussels; toss with two large spoons to combine. Serve immediately.

SPANISH MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE (MEJILLONES A LA VINAGRETA)



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Steamed mussels are dressed with a flavorful vinaigrette in this colorful tapa. It is an ideal treat for a party or any event with lots of people attending.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 30 tapas

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
shredded lettuce
2 tablespoons green onions, minced
2 tablespoons green peppers, minced
2 tablespoons red peppers, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 dash red pepper sauce
salt

Steps:

  • Steam open the mussels. Put them in a deep pan with the water. Cover the pan and put over a high heat, shaking the pan, until the shells open.
  • Remove from heat and discard any mussels that do not open. Mussels can also be opened in a microwave. Place them in a microwave-safe bowl, partially covered, and microwave at full power for one minute.
  • Stir and microwave one minute more. Remove any mussels that have opened and microwave one minute more.
  • Again remove open ones. Repeat twice more. Discard any mussels that have not opened.
  • When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the empty shells. (Mussels can be cooked in advance and refrigerated.) Shortly before serving, arrange mussels on a bed of shredded lettuce on a serving platter.
  • In a bowl combine the onion, green and red pepper, parsley, oil, and vinegar. Season with red pepper sauce and salt. Spoon the mixture into the mussels in their shells.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.3, Fat 2.2, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 4.5, Sodium 46.2, Carbohydrate 0.7, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Selecting Mussels: Choose mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Cleaning Mussels: Before cooking, clean the mussels thoroughly by scrubbing them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or other debris from the shells.
  • Cooking Mussels: Mussels can be cooked in a variety of ways, including steaming, boiling, baking, and grilling. No matter which method you choose, be sure to cook the mussels until they open. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
  • Mexican Vinaigrette: The Mexican vinaigrette is a key component of this dish. Be sure to use fresh, flavorful ingredients, such as lime juice, cilantro, and jalapeño peppers.
  • Serving Suggestions: Mussels with Mexican vinaigrette can be served as an appetizer or main course. They can also be used as a topping for salads or tacos.

Conclusion:

Mussels with Mexican vinaigrette is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of fresh, flavorful ingredients, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting seafood recipe, give mussels with Mexican vinaigrette a try!

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