Cocktail Jalapeno Mussels

Name: Cocktail Jalapeno Mussels
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 48 steamed mussels, shucked and chilled; 48 single unbroken mussel shells, chilled; 1 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade; 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh or canned jalapeno peppers; 1 tablespoon very finely minced scallions; 1 tablespoon very finely minced sweet red peppers; 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh coriander

By Florence Fabricant

Total Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:8 servings

48steamed mussels, shucked and chilled
48single unbroken mussel shells, chilled
1cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
2tablespoons finely minced fresh or canned jalapeno peppers
1tablespoon very finely minced scallions
1tablespoon very finely minced sweet red peppers
1tablespoon finely minced fresh coriander

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Preparation

Step 1
Make sure the mussels are well drained. Place them in a bowl. Arrange the shells on a serving platter.
Step 2
Mix the mayonnaise with the remaining ingredients. Fold into the mussels.
Step 3
Place a mussel, well coated with the mayonnaise mixture, on each shell. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Step 4
Pass as hors d'oeuvres.