| Scallops And Mussels In Vinaigrette |
| 36 |
|
scallops |
| 1 |
cup |
lemon juice; or more if required |
| 36 |
|
mussels; cleaned and debearded |
| 36 |
|
asparagus |
| 1 |
small |
lettuce |
| 1 |
tsp |
parsley; chopped |
| For Dijon mustard vinaigrette: |
| 1 |
|
egg yolk |
| 4 |
Tbs |
Dijon mustard |
| 1 |
|
egg; hard boiled and chopped |
| ½ |
tsp |
pepper |
| ½ |
tsp |
salt |
| 1 |
pinch |
sugar |
| 1 |
Tbs |
onion; minced |
| 1 |
clove |
garlic; minced |
| 2 |
tsp |
shallots; minced |
| 2 |
tsp |
fresh oregano; finely chopped |
| 1 |
tsp |
fresh basil; finely chopped |
| 2 |
tsp |
parsley; chopped |
| 1 |
cup |
olive oil |
| 3 |
Tbs |
medium white wine |
| 3 |
Tbs |
white vinegar |
|
| 1 |
Remove small white muscle from scallops and marinate in lemon juice for one hour. Steam mussels, discarding any that do not open. Set aside. |
| 2 |
Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for 6-8 minutes. or until al dente. Drain and cool. Drain off lemon juice from scallops. Mix scallops and mussels together with Dijon mustard vinaigrette. |
| 3 |
Prepare a bed of lettuce and lay asparagus on top. Arrange mussels and scallops across the asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. |
| For vinaigrette: |
| 1 |
Combine egg yolk and mustard. Add all ingredients except oil, wine and vinegar. Add oil slowly in stream then add white wine and white vinegar. |
|
| Servings: 6 |
| Recipe Type: Entree, Seafood |
| Tips
When asparagus isn't in season, fresh, halved pears or halved avocado may be substituted. This dish may also be served as a main course in greater quantities.
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