Mejillones Recipe
Mussels, garlic oil, spicy pomodoro served with a house side salad.
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Ingredients
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Mussels
House Side Salad
Method
Preparing Mussels
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water and scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or barnacles. Remove any beards (the fibrous strands) attached to the mussels.
Prepare Garlic Oil
Mince the garlic cloves. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Do not let it brown.
Add Spicy Pomodoro Sauce
Once the mussels are cooked, pour in the spicy pomodoro sauce and stir gently to coat the mussels. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to warm the sauce.
Making House Side Salad
Prepare the Salad Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and thinly sliced red onion.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and black pepper to taste.
Toss the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.