White Miso Mussels With Watercress Recipes

MUSSELS-O-MISO

Steps:

• Rinse and scrub the mussels under cool running water. Remove any "beards" by pulling the fiber down toward the hinge end. Discard the beards and any open mussels that do not close within 30 seconds after a hard tap. Set aside the mussels while you prepare the broth.
• Add the chicken broth, brown miso paste, fish sauce and dark brown sugar to a container with a lid. Stir with a fork, then close the lid and shake vigorously to combine.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the shishitos and cook until fragrant and just beginning to brown, about 1 minute. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken broth mixture to combine. Pour in 1 bottle of beer and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels, cover and cook for 2 minutes, until most of the mussels have opened.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the mussels and place in two serving bowls. Stir the harissa and juice from 2 limes into the broth. Pour the broth over the mussels and finish with the cilantro. Serve with the lime quarters and some crusty bread.

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Make Lemon Butter Sauce as follows:.
• Melt 4 tbsp of the butter over low heat.
• When melted, remove from heat and set aside for several minutes to allow the milk solids to settle to the bottom.
• Skim the clear (clarified) butter from the top and discard sediment. (This can be done ahead.).
• Now make the sauce for the Mussels:.
• Heat clarified butter.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until transparent.
• Add lemon juice and white wine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Remove from heat and swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter until sauce is smooth and emulsified.
• Soak mussels in cold water for several minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and remove "beard" (the little tuft of fibers protruding from the shell), either with a sharp knife or by pulling on it with a damp cloth.
• Rinse mussels again in cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet; add mussels.
• Cover with another 10-inch skillet or lid and cook until shells begin to open, about 2 minutes.
• Remove top and add onion and garlic and toss.
• Cover pan again and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove top and add pernod, basil, lemon juice and lemon butter sauce.
• Return to flame for 30 to 45 seconds with top off skillet.
• Discard any mussels that did not open.
• Serve warm in a deep bowl.
• ENJOY!