Garlic Steamed Mussels with Pimentôn Aïoli

Name: Garlic Steamed Mussels with Pimentôn Aïoli
Yield: serves: 4
Ingredients: 2 egg yolks; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons pimentón (smoked paprika); Kosher salt; 1 1/2 cups peanut or other neutral-flavored oil; Extra virgin olive oil; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, smashed; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 3 pounds mussels, debearded and rinsed; 4 or 5 sprigs of fresh oregano, leaves coarsely chopped; 3 bay leaves; 1 bottle dry white wine; 1 baguette, cut into 1-inch slices on the bias; 3 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced on the bias

December 9, 2011

Mussels are the unsung heroes of the shellfish world; they’re cheap, fast, and satisfying. (I wish more things in life were like this!) My favorite part of making a big pot of mussels is dipping a hunk of crusty bread in the broth. That’s why I add this lovely aïoli to the mix right before serving. This sexy sauce drips down into the mussel juice, giving it a spectacular flavor and the illusion that it’s a cream sauce. It’s super-dunkable!

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