Mejillones en Escabeche
Mejillones en Escabeche is a delicious Spanish dish consisting of mussels that are marinated in a flavorful vinegar-based sauce. The word “escabeche” refers to the cooking technique of marinating food in a vinegar solution to enhance its flavor and preserve it. In this dish, the mussels are first cooked and then soaked in a mixture of vinegar, olive oil, garlic, onions, and various herbs and spices. The result is a tangy and savory dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the white wine to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels and cook until they open. Discard any mussels that don’t open. Remove the mussels from the pot and set them aside.
- In the same pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
- Add the white vinegar, bay leaf, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the escabeche marinade cool for a few minutes.
- Once the marinade has cooled slightly, pour it over the cooked mussels, making sure they are fully submerged. Allow the mussels to marinate in the escabeche for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Before serving, remove the mussels from the marinade and place them in a serving dish. Discard the bay leaf.
- Drizzle some of the escabeche marinade over the mussels as a sauce and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 8g (3%)Protein: 14g (28%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 32mg (11%)Sodium: 335mg (15%)Potassium: 444mg (13%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 230IU (5%)Vitamin C: 13mg (16%)Calcium: 48mg (5%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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