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Mussels Escabeche Recipe

Name: Mussels Escabeche Recipe
Total time: 2880 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 pounds (900g) mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see note); 1 cup (200g) light and mild high-quality extra-virgin olive oil; 1 head garlic (about 1 1/4 ounces; 35g), separated into unpeeled cloves; 2 sprigs rosemary; 5 sprigs thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; Peeled zest of half a lemon, cut into thin strips; 3/4 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/2 cup (100g) high-quality red or white wine vinegar, such as grenache or moscatel; 1/2 tablespoon Diamond crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use about half as much by volume or the same weight

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48h

This Mussels Escabeche recipe features tender, savory mussels marinated in a tangy mixture of high-quality olive oil, garlic, herbs, spices, and vinegar. With a hint of lemon and sweet paprika, this dish is bursting with flavor and makes for a perfect appetizer or light meal. A flavorful twist on traditional mussels.

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