Mussels In Green Olive Sauce

By á-170456

Ingredients

• GREEN OLIVE SAUCE:
• 1 cup green olives pitted
• 2 tablespoons capers drained, rinsed
• 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• Kosher salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• MUSSELS:
• 4 pounds mussels cleaned, trimmed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 shallots chopped
• 1 head garlic cut in half
• 1 red chile cut in half
• 1/2 lemon
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 cup dry white wine

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

For the Green Olive Sauce, put everything into a food processor and process until almost smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Rinse the mussels and check them over; discard any that do not close when tapped. In a large heavy-bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chile, lemon, and thyme and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the mussels and give them a stir. Pour in the white wine, cover, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the Green Olive Sauce, pour the mussels onto a platter, and serve.

This recipe yields 8 to 10 servings.