Name: Mussels with Tarragon Celery Vinaigrette
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 3/4 hr (includes marinating)
Yield: Makes 10 to 12 hors d'oeuvre servings
Ingredients: 2 lb mussels (35 to 45; preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards removed; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 hard-boiled large eggs; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, trimmed and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon; Garnish: seaweed*

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Mussels with Tarragon Celery VinaigretteMartyn Thompson

To begin, a little taste of the sea, easily prepared ahead of time. Beautiful, sophisticated, and delicious, mussels are perfect party appetizers. Each bite offers a complex layering of flavors, and the shells make lovely natural dishes.

Cooks' note:

Mussels can be marinated up to 1 day.
*Available at seafood shops by special request.

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