Thursday, May 19, 2011

MUSSELS FADO



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New Zealand Greenlip mussels, chorizo sausage, white wine, San Marzano tomatoes, flat leaf parsley

-Preparation: 

New Zealand Greenlip mussels are STEAMED then OPENED (the top half of the shell is removed) then TOPPED with PAN-BROWNED chorizo sausage, tomatoes and GLAZED with white wine, then topped with lemon juice and SPINKLED with flat leaf parsley.

-Served: 

HOT on the half-shell on a medium plate and topped with sauce and grilled bread (1 pc)

-What are New Zealand Greenlip Mussels? 

Greenlipped Mussels have elongated shells with a brownish-green color at the base which becomes a lime-green at the lip. They are larger than Prince Edward Island Mussels and are plump, juicy, and have a sweet, delicate flavor and a tender texture. 

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