Valencian-Style Mussels

Name: Valencian-Style Mussels (Clochinas Valencianas)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 2-4
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (preferably a mild Spanish olive oil); 2 bay leaves; 1 1 ⁄ 2 tsp. sweet Spanish paprika; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1 1 ⁄ 2 -2 lb. mussels, debearded and scrubbed

Serves
serves 2-4

SAVEUR

In Spain, it is common for a bar to be known for a single variety of tapas; we found this one at Valencia's Bar Pilar.

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil (preferably a mild Spanish olive oil)
2 bay leaves
1 ¹⁄₂ tsp. sweet Spanish paprika
¹⁄₄ tsp. cayenne pepper
1 ¹⁄₂-2 lb. mussels, debearded and scrubbed

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Instructions

Step 1

Put 2 cups cold water, lemon juice, olive oil, bay leaves, sweet Spanish paprika, and cayenne into a large pot with a tight-fitting lid and bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Add mussels, cover, and give pot a few shakes to mix mussels and liquid together. Steam mussels over high heat, shaking pot once or twice, until shells open, 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Discard any shells that do not open. Divide mussels and broth between two warm serving bowls (or four, depending on the number of diners), discarding bay leaves.