Mussels with tarragon celery vinaigrette is a delightful and elegant dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. The combination of briny mussels, fresh herbs, and tangy vinaigrette creates a flavor profile that is both satisfying and refreshing. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together, and it can be prepared in just a few simple steps. So gather your ingredients and let's get started on this culinary journey!
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MUSSELS WITH TARRAGON CELERY VINAIGRETTE
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
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.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE, TARRAGON, SHALLOTS, BUTTER, AND GRILLED FRENCH BREAD
Steps:
- Heat grill to high. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the garlic to a coarse paste. Heat the oil in a stockpot on the grates of the grill, add the shallots and garlic and cook until shallots soften. Add the wine, bring to a boil and stir in the mussels. Cover the pot and cook the mussels until all of them have opened, about 6 to 8 minutes, discard any that do not open.
- Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the tarragon. Pour the mixture over the mussels and serve immediately with grilled bread.
- Brush cut side of baguette with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut side down until lightly golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 79 milligrams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams
MUSSELS IN TARRAGON TOMATO BROTH
This is elegant and easy. Clams can be substituted. You can use all fresh herbs, but I tend to used dried to save money, and use only fresh tarragon.
Provided by SilverOpera
Categories Clear Soup
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Chop onion and celery and saute in olive oil over medium heat.
- Mince garlic and add to celery and onions. Continue to cook until onions are clear, stirring to keep the garlic from burning.
- Deglaze the pan with with white wine. Simmer until the wine is reduced by half.
- Add chicken broth, tomatoes, and all herbs and spices. Bring to a boil, and allow to simmer for at least 15 minutes. Salt to taste.
- While the broth simmers, clean mussels well under cold water to remove any sand and grit.
- Add butter and allow it to melt.
- Over medium heat, add mussels to boiling broth. Cover for 2 - 3 minutes, until all mussels are opened.
- Serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.6, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 1660.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 23.4
MUSSELS WITH SHALLOTS AND TARRAGON
Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Makes use of the microwave oven.
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scrub the mussels well in several changes of water, scrape off the beards, and rinse the mussels. In a 2-quart microwave-safe round glass casserole with a lid combine the wine, the shallots, the zest, the fennel seeds, and the tarragon and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%) for 3 minutes. Stir in the mussels and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power, stirring once every minute and transferring any mussels that are wide open to a bowl and keeping them warm, for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Return the mussels to the casserole, sprinkle them with the onion, and drizzle them with the oil. Let the mussels stand for 1 minute.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH TARRAGON CREAM
Make and share this Steamed Mussels With Tarragon Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by hectorthebat
Categories Mussels
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pan with a tight-fitting lid. Add the chopped carrot, onion, and celery, and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, clean the mussels by rinsing them under the cold tap. Make sure all the shells are tightly closed and discard any that don't shut when tapped. Add the mussels to the pan with the white wine, cover, and bring to the boil. Turn down the heat and let the mussels steam away for 5-10 minutes, or until they've all opened. Discard any mussels that have remained closed.
- Stir through the cream, tarragon, lemon juice and add a couple of grinds of black pepper. Heat the mussels and sauce through and serve along with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 658.4, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 179, Sodium 1509.5, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 61.9
MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE
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
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
TOMATO-TARRAGON VINAIGRETTE
Spoon over poached chicken or steamed mussels.
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories condiments
Time 5m
Yield One cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium-size bowl, combine the tomato juice, tarragon and shallots. Whisk in the olive oil, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 36, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE
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.
MUSSELS WITH CORN, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND TARRAGON
You'll have this dish on the table in under 15 minutes. (No, we're not kidding.) Serving it with lots of crusty bread is a must: You'll want to sop up every last drop of broth. We love the hint of anise from the tarragon.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook shallot, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and reduce mixture by half. Add tomatoes and corn and cook, stirring, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add mussels to pot and cook, covered, until shells have opened, 4 to 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened shells.)
- Stir in tarragon. Drizzle toast with oil and serve with mussels. Garnish with tarragon leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 600 g, Cholesterol 65 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1180 g
Tips:
- Selecting Fresh Mussels: Choose mussels that are tightly closed and have shiny, undamaged shells. Discard any mussels with open shells or cracked shells.
- Cleaning Mussels: Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold running water to remove any sand or debris. Use a stiff brush to scrub off any barnacles or other growths from the shells.
- De-beard Mussels: If the mussels have beards, remove them by pulling them out with your fingers or using a pair of pliers.
- Cooking Mussels: Steam the mussels in a covered pot with a little bit of water or white wine until they open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Making the Vinaigrette: Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, tarragon, celery, shallots, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well combined. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Serving Mussels: Arrange the mussels on a serving platter and spoon the vinaigrette over them. Garnish with additional tarragon and celery leaves.
Conclusion:
Mussels with Tarragon Celery Vinaigrette is a delicious and elegant appetizer or main course. The briny sweetness of the mussels pairs perfectly with the tangy, herbaceous vinaigrette. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is perfect for any special occasion.
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