36 mussels with shells
Boiling water
Salt to taste
1 lemon slice
2 sprigs of parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon mustard
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
36 mussels with shells
Boiling water
Salt to taste
1 lemon slice
2 sprigs of parsley
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon mustard
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried
Place the mussels in a large saucepan, cover with boiling water
Add salt, lemon slice, parsley, bay leaf, and thyme
Bring to a boil and let it simmer for 4-6 minutes, depending on the size of the mussels
Let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
After that, remove the shells and entrails from the mussels
Mix mustard, salt, lemon juice, and slowly add olive oil while whisking well
Add tarragon and let it macerate for 1-2 hours
Serve as an appetizer or snack
Serves 6.