Free Recipe Scallops and Mussels on Asparagus

Recipe Type: Free Seafood Recipes
Recipe Preparation: steam
Cooking Temperature: cold
Recipe Serves: 6

Ingredients for Scallops and Mussels on Asparagus Recipe

36 bay scallops
1 cup lemon juice, or more if needed
36 mussels, cleaned and de-bearded
36 asparagus spears, cut to equal lengths
1 head Boston lettuce
Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette
1 tsp. chopped parsley

DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 cup olive oil
3 oz. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. chopped shallots
1 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
salt

Scallops and Mussels on Asparagus Preparation

Remove small white muscle from scallops and marinate in lemon juice for one hour. Steam mussels, discarding any that do not open. Set aside.

Cook asparagus in boiling, salted water for 6 to 8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and cool.

Drain off lemon juice from scallops. Mix scallops and mussels together with Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette. Prepare a bed of lettuce and lay asparagus on top. Arrange mussels and scallops across the asparagus. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

DIJON MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE
Place mustard in bowl and whisk in oil. Add the other ingredients, whisking continuously until the vinaigrette is well blended.

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