*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           MUSSELS A LA PLANCHA

Recipe By     : La Parilla: The Mexican Grill  Reed Hearon
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Mc                               Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      pounds        small mussels (preferably cultivated) -- scrubbed
well and
                        beards pulled
                        off
   2      sticks        unsalted butter -- (1 cup)
     1/4  cup           Veracruz salsa (recipe follows)
   1      tablespoon    fresh lime juice
     1/4  teaspoon      coarse salt -- or to taste
   6                    fresh epazote leaves* if desired -- chopped

Prepare grill.
Preheat a large griddle or 12-inch cast-iron skillet on a rack over very hot
coals.
When griddle or skillet is very hot, add mussels and cook, stirring
occasionally if using skillet, until mussels are opened, about 3 minutes.
Discard any unopened mussels.
While mussels are cooking, in a small saucepan heat butter and salsa over
moderately high heat until mixture sizzles. Remove pan from heat and stir in
lime juice, salt, and epazote.
Drizzle sauce over mussels.

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NOTES :  Plancha is simply another word for comal, or griddle.
* available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets