Mussels in Green Sauce Madrid Appetizer
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Mussels
🔍 Keywords: Spanish, European, < 30 Mins
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Spain with this delightful appetizer that captures the essence of Madrid’s culinary scene. Inspired by a memorable dining experience in Baltimore, this recipe combines the freshness of mussels with a vibrant green sauce that’s as tantalizing as it is easy to prepare. Perfect for entertaining or simply treating yourself to a taste of Spain at home!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 652.8
- Fat Content: 51.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 30.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 189.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1093.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13.2g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.6g
- Protein Content: 29.7g
Ingredients:
- 48 fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley
- 6 fresh garlic cloves
- 1 shallot
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/8 cup water
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Scrub the mussels under the faucet to clean them thoroughly, then remove the beards. Set aside. |
| 2 | In a 6-quart saucepot, combine the butter, dry white wine, lemon juice, and water. Bring to a vigorous boil over high heat. |
| 3 | Add the prepared mussels to the pot and return to a boil. |
| 4 | Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 3 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. |
| 5 | Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the cooked mussels to 4 deep serving dishes, and set them aside. |
| 6 | Transfer the cooking liquid to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt, and ground black pepper. Blend until smooth and well combined. |
| 7 | Pour the vibrant green sauce over the mussels in each serving dish, ensuring they are generously coated. |
| 8 | Serve immediately with crusty bread on the side, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce and savoring every bite of this Spanish-inspired delight. |
Enjoy Your Culinary Adventure!
Whether you’re hosting a tapas night with friends or craving a taste of Spain for yourself, these Mussels in Green Sauce Madrid Appetizers are sure to impress. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, you can transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Madrid, one delectable mussel at a time. Buena provecho! 🇪🇸🍴
