Mussels Marinated In Oil and Herbs

Photo: Melissa Peterman

Ingredients

2 cups of cooked, fresh mussels (or canned or frozen mussels)

4 tablespoons light olive oil or salad oil

1 tablespoon dry white vermouth and 1 Tb lemon juice

2 tablespoons finely minced shallots or green onions

3 tablespoons minced parsley or a mixture of fresh green herbs

Pinch of pepper

Preparation

Steam fresh mussels open as directed in moules à la marinière. Discard shells.

Toss the mussels in a bowl with the remaining ingredients and allow them to marinate half an hour before serving. They may be served just as they are, or you may drain them and fold into them half a cup of mayonnaise. Place them in a bowl or individual shells.