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Smoked Mussel Fritters with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Smoked Mussel Fritters with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Smoked Mussel Fritters with a Roasted Red Pepper Aioli (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 dozen fresh mussels
salt
cayenne pepper
4 eggs
2 tbsp chopped garlic
1 medium red bell pepper , roasted, peeled, and seeded
1 lemon, juiced
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 cup plus 2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tsp baking powder
3 1/4 cups flour
1 tbsp chopped parsley
crystal hot sauce , to taste
worcestershire sauce , to taste, recipe follows
solid vegetable shortening for deep-frying
creole seasoning (essence ), recipe follows
2 tbsp olive oil
6 cups coarsely chopped onions
4 jalapenos, with stems and seeds, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp freshly ground pepper
4 cans anchovy fillets
1/2 tsp whole cloves
2 tbsp salt
2 whole, medium lemons, skin and pith removed
4 cups dark corn syrup
2 cups steen's pure cane syrup
2 quarts distilled white vinegar
4 cups water
3/4 lb fresh horseradish, peeled and grated
2 1/2 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp dried leaf oregano
1 tbsp dried thyme

Directions:

Prepare the smoker. Season the mussels with salt. Place on the smoking rack and close tightly. Smoke for about 6 to 8 minutes or until the mussels open. Remove the mussels from the smoker and remove the meat from the shells. Season with cayenne pepper. Set aside. In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of the garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon juice and mustard. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. With the machine running, add 1 cup of oil in a steady stream. Process until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Remove and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. The aioli can be made one day in advance. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and season with salt and cayenne. Saute for about 3 minutes or until slightly wilted. Add the remaining tablespoon of garlic and continue to saute for 1 minute. Remove and set aside to cool. Make a batter by combining the remaining 3 eggs, milk, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne. Add the flour, 1/4 cup at a time, beating and incorporating until all is used and the batter is smooth. Stir in the parsley. Season with hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce to taste. Roughly chop the mussels and fold into the batter. Mix well. Heat the shortening to 360 degrees. Drop the batter, a heaping tablespoon at a time, into the hot oil. When the fritters pop to the surface, roll them around with a slotted spoon in the oil to brown evenly. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Creole seasoning. Serve the fritters hot with the aioli.
Emeril's Worcestershire Sauce:
Combine the oil, onions and jalapenos in a large stockpot over a high heat. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes or until slightly soft. Add the garlic, pepper, anchovy fillets, cloves, salt, lemons, corn syrup, cane syrup, vinegar, water and horseradish. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for about 6 hours or until the mixture barely coats a wooden spoon. Strain. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or preserve in hot sterilized jars, following manufacturer's instructions.
* The information for Steen's Cane Syrup
Telephone number: 1-800-725-1655 Web site:
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	5497.26 Kcal (23016 kJ)
Calories from fat	1754.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	194.98g	300%
Cholesterol	407.54mg	136%
Sodium	24773.3mg	1032%
Potassium	4213.68mg	90%
Total Carbs	872.1g	291%
Sugars	563.18g	2253%
Dietary Fiber	54.99g	220%
Protein	87.56g	175%
Vitamin C	229.1mg	382%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	57%
Iron	54.2mg	301%
Calcium	2049.5mg	205%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	139.84 Kcal (585 kJ)
Calories from fat	44.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.96g	300%
Cholesterol	10.37mg	136%
Sodium	630.18mg	1032%
Potassium	107.19mg	90%
Total Carbs	22.18g	291%
Sugars	14.33g	2253%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	220%
Protein	2.23g	175%
Vitamin C	5.8mg	382%
Iron	1.4mg	301%
Calcium	52.1mg	205%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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