Dried Mussels
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. To treat your family and friends to a tasty beer snack, you don't have to run to the store for it — make dried mussels at home and all your guests will be amazed by this dish! Believe me, they'll want seconds, so prepare a larger amount of the appetizer in advance to have enough for everyone.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the specified ingredients.
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Step 2
Thaw the mussels ahead of time and warm them in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes so the excess liquid is released. Drain it.
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Step 3
In a deep bowl, combine the salt, ground paprika, ground hot pepper, and ground black pepper.
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Step 4
Pour in lemon juice, soy sauce, liquid smoke, and odorless vegetable oil. If you like a garlicky aroma, you can add a little crushed dried garlic.
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Step 5
Place the warmed mussels in this marinade and mix everything thoroughly. Leave the seafood in it until completely cooled.
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Step 6
Then arrange the mussels on parchment paper and dry them in the oven at 60°C on the top rack for about 1 hour, with the oven door slightly ajar. Alternatively, string the mussels on thread and hang them to dry in a well-ventilated room for 1–2 days.
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Step 7
Dried mussels will lose about 30 percent of their weight, but they will become more flavorful and aromatic. Serve them as a snack with beer.