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Mussel on the Half Shell with Blueberry Maple Vinaigrette

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Number of Servings: 4
Source: Chef Alain Bosse
Preparation Time: 5mins
Cooking Time: 5mins

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh blue cultured mussels
  • 1⁄2 cup white wine
  • 2 chopped green onions
  • 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
  • 1⁄3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1⁄3 cup maple syrup
  • 1⁄2 cup wild blueberry juice
  • 2⁄3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1⁄2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1⁄2 tsp salt
  • 1⁄4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Put mussels in a small pot
2. Add wine, green onions and garlic
3. Cover and steam for about 3 to 5 minutes on high heat until mussels open up
4. Break the shells in half and place on a serving platter

Vinaigrette:
1. In a bowl mix mustard, salt, pepper and garlic. Add maple syrup, Balsamic vinegar, blueberry juice and oil and whisk until it emulsifies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. (for best results prepare  vinaigrette the day before
2. Place a mussel in each half shell then top with the vinaigrette garnish and chopped chives and lemon zest.
 

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