MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH RAVIGOTE SAUCE

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Categories     Egg     Herb     Appetizer     Steam     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Mussel     White Wine     Capers     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

48 mussels (preferably cultivated; about 1 1/2 lb), scrubbed and beards removed
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 hard-boiled large egg
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
2 teaspoons drained bottled capers, rinsed, chopped if large
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chervil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh chives
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook mussels in wine, covered, in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 4 minutes and transferring open mussels to a shallow baking pan using a slotted spoon. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes.) When cool enough to handle, detach meat and discard 1 half shell from each mussel. Reserve meat and remaining shells.
  • Peel and halve egg, then force it through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl using back of a spoon. Whisk in oil, vinegar, onion, capers, mustard, parsley, chervil, chives, salt, and pepper until sauce is combined well. Add mussels, stirring to coat, then chill mussels in sauce, covered, at least 1 hour.
  • Arrange half shells on a large platter and spoon a mussel with some sauce into each shell.

Lawrence Kunda
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mussels are elegant and the sauce is flavorful. I highly recommend it.


Sorif Ahmed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always delicious.


Al Amin Abdul Kuddes
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The mussels are briny and the sauce is tangy and herbaceous. It's a perfect appetizer or main course.


brian mwantende
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Delicious! The mussels were tender and the sauce was tangy and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


KAY SABA
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The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again for my friends.


Curtis Lee
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This was my first time cooking mussels and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were delicious.


Musah Masahudu
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe anyway and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was really good and the mussels were cooked perfectly.


Farkas
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again with a shorter cooking time next time.


Anusha Farooq
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great. The sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste, but that's just a personal preference.


Henry kawempe
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The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Manish Xettri
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These mussels were absolutely delicious! The Ravigote sauce was the perfect complement to the briny mussels. I will definitely be making this dish again.