How to Make Mussels Vinaigrette - A Step-by-Step Guide

Mussels Vinaigrette is a classic French dish that never fails to impress. This dish combines the rich, briny flavor of fresh mussels with the tangy, bright flavor of a vinaigrette sauce. The result is a refreshing and flavorful seafood dish that is perfect for a light and elegant appetizer or main course.

One of the best things about Mussels Vinaigrette is that it is incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal cooking time, you can have a delicious and impr...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 55mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 309mg