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Spicy pickled mussels in a jar

Spicy Pickled Mussels

Spicy pickled mussels are a unique and tantalizing dish, especially popular in Mediterranean and Asian cuisines. The vinegary, spicy brine enhances the natural, slightly salty flavor of the mussels while preserving their soft texture. They make an excellent addition to seafood salads, cold platters, or a perfect snack on their own. If you love seafood and unique pickles, you definitely have to try this recipe!

Prep Time 15 min
Preparation 10 min
Total 25 min
290 Kcal
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Ingredients for this recipe

Servings: 4
⭕ 300 g Fresh Mussels
⭕ 200 ml White Wine Vinegar
⭕ 200 ml Water
⭕ 50 g Brown Sugar
⭕ 1 tsp Salt
⭕ 2 cloves Garlic
⭕ 2 Bay Leaves
⭕ 2 tsp Chili Flakes
⭕ 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
⭕ 50 ml Lemon Juice

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    Preparation Steps

    1

    Clean the mussels: scrub the shells thoroughly and remove any sand or debris.

    2

    Bring a pot of water to a boil, then add the mussels. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the shells open. Discard any mussels that do not open.

    3

    Drain the mussels and carefully remove the mussel meat from the shells. Rinse with cold water.

    4

    In another saucepan, combine the white wine vinegar, water, brown sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.

    5

    Add the garlic cloves, bay leaves, chili flakes, black peppercorns, and lemon juice. Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    6

    Place the cooked mussel meat into sterilized jars, then pour the hot, spicy pickling liquid over them.

    7

    Seal the jars and let them cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 12 hours to allow the flavors to develop.

    8

    Serve cold as a unique spicy pickle or alongside seafood salads.