Braised Mussels with Salsa Verde
Yield: 1-3 servings
Ingredients:
1tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
.25 oz garlic, sliced
.25 oz shallots, minced
½ lb mussels, cleaned
3 oz white wine
2 tbsp salsa verde (see recipe below)
6-8 pieces
croutons
Directions:
In sauté pan, heat oil. Add shallots and garlic oil, sauté until light brown and toasted. Add mussels to pan, toss and sauté for one minute. Add wine, toss, cover and steam mussels for 1-2 minutes, until they open. Spoon mussels and pan liquid into large bowl. Drizzle salsa verde over mussels. Top with 6-8 croutons.
Salsa Verde
Ingredients:
1 bunch parsley
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch watercress
2 cups garlic
1 tbsp white vinegar
2 each jalapenos
salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until very smooth. Season to taste.