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Mussels with Tarragon Celery Vinaigrette

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Mussels with Tarragon Celery Vinaigrette

Mussels with Tarragon Celery Vinaigrette

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Equipment

  • Clamshell Steamer

  • Collapsible Cooking Pot or Dutch Oven

  • Seafood Stick or Pork Loin

  • Garlic Press

  • Kitchen Scissors or Herb Knife

  • Meat Mallet

  • Immersion Blender

  • Mason Jars with Lids and Rings

  • Citrus Juicer

  • Silicone Spatula

  • Large Salad Spinner

Ingredients

  • 2 lb mussels (35 to 45; preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards removed

  • 1/3 cup dry white wine

  • 2 hard-boiled large eggs

  • 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery

  • 1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, trimmed and finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

  • Garnish: seaweed*

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Cook mussels in wine in a 4- to 6-quart pot over moderately high heat, covered, until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 4 minutes and transferring opened mussels to a large bowl using a slotted spoon. (Discard any unopened mussels after 8 minutes.)
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Instruction 2

Pour cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a 1- to 2-quart heavy saucepan and boil until reduced to about 3 tablespoons, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
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Instruction 3

Finely chop eggs, then add to reduced liquid along with vinegar, salt, and pepper. Add oil in a slow stream, whisking, then whisk in celery, onions, and tarragon. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
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Instruction 4

Remove mussels from shells and reserve 1 half shell from each mussel. Stir mussels (but not shells) into vinaigrette and marinate, covered and chilled, at least 1 hour. Rinse and dry reserved mussel shells, then chill in a sealed plastic bag until ready to use.
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Instruction 5

Arrange shells on a large platter lined with seaweed and spoon a mussel with some vinaigrette into each.
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Instruction 6

*Available at seafood shops by special request.
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