Mussels Ravigote

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Servings: 2

Mussels and fries are a classic pairing in Belgium and France. Ravigote is a traditional French vinegar-herb sauce that is often served with seafood. Total time: 25 minutes.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon

3 tablespoons sliced cornichons

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

2 teaspoons capers

1 1/2 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 garlic clove, minced

1 cup dry white wine

1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice

48 mussels (about 2 pounds), scrubbed and debearded

Directions:

1. To prepare mussels, combine first 9 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
2. Bring wine and clam juice to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add mussels; cover and cook 2 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels from pan with a slotted spoon; discard any unopened shells. Keep warm.
3. Bring wine mixture to a boil over high heat; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup (about 15 minutes). Pour liquid over mussels. Add the cornichon mixture; toss.

By RecipeOfHealth.com