Marinated Penn Cove Mussels In A Rice Wine And Sesame Vinaigrette Food

MARINATED MUSSELS

Steps:

• Bring white wine and onion to boil.
• Add mussels, cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
• Discard any mussels that do not open.
• Transfer mussels to plate.
• Reserve cooking liquid in saucepan.
• Heat olive oil in skillet.
• Add minced garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
• Add seasonings and cook 1 minute.
• Add mussel cooking liquid, vinegar, paprika, lemon peel and cayenne.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Pour into large bowl.
• Remove mussels from shells and add to bowl; reserve 1/2 of each shell.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Arrange mussel shells on platter.
• Place 1 mussel in each shell.
• Pour marinade over.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.

SPICY SOUTHWEST PENN COVE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Saute the garlic in olive oil, over medium heat, until lightly toasted. Add the wine (or beer), lime juice, mussels, scallions, parsley, and chile flakes. Turn the heat up to high, and steam for about 5 minutes, or until the mussels are open. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cilantro and serve. Spoon the mussels into bowls and ladle the sauce over them. Discard any mussels that do not open.

SOY MARINATED WAGYU WITH CONGEE, GINGER AND SCALLION

Steps:

• Rinse rice until water runs clear, transfer to a small bowl, add the scallion oil and toss to mix well. Let this stand at room temp for at least 8 hours or overnight.
• Soak the scallops in warm water to cover for 20 minutes, drain and flake into small pieces. Combine the rice, scallops, stock and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to med-low heat, stirring often. Simmer until rice is broken down into porridge. Season with salt, to taste.
• Combine all sauce ingredients.
• Marinate beef in sauce, quickly grill over very hot flames. Serve over warm congee, drizzle with sauce and garnish with fresh ginger and scallion.

PENN COVE MUSSELS WITH SMOKED SALMON AND CREAMMM...GOOD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over medium high heat, add garlic, wine and cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute. Add the mussels and flake in the smoked salmon. Cook, without a lid, for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mussels are open and the meat is opaque. Serve. Note: Do not boil over high heat as the cream could curdle.

CORN AND MUSHROOM SALAD WITH SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Toast the sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until slightly golden, about 1 minute. Immediately transfer to a bowl to cool.
• Preheat the broiler. Toss the mushrooms with the sesame oil on a baking sheet and broil until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off any excess liquid, season with salt and pepper and set aside to cool.
• Put the corn on a baking sheet; broil, turning occasionally, until slightly charred, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• Make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the grapeseed oil to make a smooth dressing. Stir in half of the cilantro, the shallot and 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds. Add the tomatoes, radishes, jalapeno, mushrooms and the remaining cilantro; toss to coat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Cut the corn kernels off the cobs; scatter them over the salad and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining sesame seeds.

RICE VINEGAR AND SESAME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk all ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week.

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
• Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
• In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
• Simmer 5 minutes.
• Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
• Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in herbs and butter.
• Remove from heat.
• Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
• Serve immediately.

PENN COVE MUSSELS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together butter, 1 tablespoon garlic, shallot, 1 tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice.
• Cut lemon into 4 wedges.
• Scrub mussels and remove beards.
• In a 4-quart heavy saucepan melt herb butter over moderate heat.
• Add lemon wedges and remaining garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds.
• Add mussels and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
• Add wine, cream, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, until mussels are opened, about 5 minutes.
• Discard any unopened mussels.
• Stir in tomato and remaining parsley.
• Divide mixture between 2 soup plates and garnish with tomato and parsley.
• Serve mussels immediately.
• Serves 2 as a first course.

PENN COVE MUSSELS STEAMED IN ORANGE JUICE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Grate the orange rind and reserve.
• Cut 1 thin slice from the middle of the orange and cut it into little triangles; reserve.
• Juice the remaining orange.
• In a large skillet that has a lid, mix the minced basil, oil, pepper, mussels, water, shallots, orange juice and half the grated rind. Cover the pan and bring to a boil and steam for a few minutes until the mussels open.
• Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and toss the ones that didn't open.
• Place them on plates lined with fresh basil leaves. Garnish with orange triangles. Sprinkle the remaining orange rind on top.
• Pour the cooking broth into a small dishes, to dip mussels into.

MUSSELS VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Scrub mussels well and remove the beards.
• Discard any that do not close tightly, set aside.
• Whisk the oil and vinegar together in a bowl, then add capers, onion, pimiento, parsley, salt and pepper to taste.
• Place one cup water in a frypan with the lemon slice.
• Add the mussels and bring to a boil.
• Remove the mussels as they open;cool.
• Remove the mussel meat from the shells, reserving half the shells, and mix it into the vinaigrette.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Clean the reserved mussel shells well and place them in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
• Before serving, replace the mussels in the shells and spoon a small amount of the vinaigrette over.

STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH RICE WINE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Steam or boil vegetables until tender crisp. Drain and place in a bowl. Whisk all remaining ingredients (except almonds and seeds) together in a small bowl. Pour over vegetables and stir to combine. Set aside at room temperature to marry the flavors. When ready to serve, turn vegetables onto a rimmed platter and sprinkle with nuts or seeds and finishing salt.