Mussels on the Half Shell
Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
36 Canadian Cove mussels
50ml / 1/4cup white wine or water
25ml / 2tbsp vegetable oil
25ml / 2tbsp lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
125ml / 1/2cup parsley, diced
2 medium tomatoes, diced
DIRECTIONS
In a saucepan, bring water or wine to boil. Add mussels, cover and steam over high heat until open (5-8 minutes). Remove from heat, reserving 2 tbsp of cooking liquid. Remove mussel meats from shells, reserving half the shells. In a bowl, combine reserved liquid, oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley and tomatoes; add mussels and stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours. To serve, place a mussel in each half shell and cover with tomato mixture. Arrange on a platter and pass with drinks, or arrange on individual plates and serve as a first course.
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Did you know that Monterey Bay Aquarium has issued a SUPER GREEN list, and farmed mussels are in the SUPER GREEN top 10. This listing recognizes not only their very high environmental ranking, but also their proven health benefits for consumers looking for healthy dietary choices.
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