Spicy Cilantro Mussels on a Half-Shell

Description

This was a bit of an experiment that turned out tasting pretty good. Usually, I mix some chili sauce with the japanese mayo, spoon that onto the mussels before baking. Either way, it makes for a great-looking appetizer.

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12 mussels on a half-shell
shrimp/prawns
cilantro, chopped
scallions, thinly chopped
sweet red bell pepper, small dice
salt and pepper to taste
smooth chili sauce (i use sriracha)
japanese mayonnaise (i used kewpie brand)
sugar
cold butter (about 4 slivers, with each sliver cut into 4 squares)

Preparation

1. peel and devein shrimp. chop as finely as possible.

2. prepare vegetable component by finely chopping and combining with shrimp. salt and pepper to taste.

3. in a small bowl, combine about 3 tablespoons of japanese mayonnaise with half a teaspoon sugar and a teaspoon of sriracha or whatever chili sauce you have.

4. mix sauce with shrimp and spoon onto mussels on a half shell.

5. bake uncovered in oven at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

6. when topping turns pink, place 1 square of butter on top.

7. return to bake at 300 for 4 minutes until bubbly and brown.

8. serves about 3-4 people. (can be served with a wedge of lime and cucumber slices to cool the heat of the chili.)

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