Smoked Mussel Roll Recipes

SMOKED SALMON SUSHI ROLL

Steps:

• Soak rice for 4 hours. Drain rice and cook in a rice cooker with 2 cups of water. Rice must be slightly dry as vinegar will be added later.
• Immediately after rice is cooked, mix in 6 tablespoons rice vinegar to the hot rice. Spread rice on a plate until completely cool.
• Place 1 sheet of seaweed on bamboo mat, press a thin layer of cool rice on the seaweed. Leave at least 1/2 inch top and bottom edge of the seaweed uncovered. This is for easier sealing later. Dot some wasabi on the rice. Arrange cucumber, avocado and smoked salmon to the rice. Position them about 1 inch away from the bottom edge of the seaweed.
• Slightly wet the top edge of the seaweed. Roll from bottom to the top edge with the help of the bamboo mat tightly. Cut roll into 8 equal pieces and serve. Repeat for other rolls.

SMOKED MUSSEL ROLL

Steps:

• Prepare a sheet pan by lining it with aluminum foil, shiny side up, and coating it with a light film of nonstick spray.
• Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, onion, Tabasco and celery salt. Spread mixture onto pan to form a rectangle about 8 1/2 by 11 inches. Sprinkle with chopped mussels. Wrap with plastic film and refrigerate overnight.
• The next day, remove the plastic, gently lift one long side of the cheese from the foil and roll into a log. Neaten the ends with a butter knife dipped in warm water. Sprinkle with chopped celery leaves. Serve with crackers, endive or celery.

PASTA WITH SMOKED MUSSELS AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil and boil pasta. Meanwhile prepare the ingredients: Coarsely chopping the mussels, sardines, capers and parsley and adding them to the bottom of a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and olive oil and season to taste with salt and crushed red pepper.
• When pasta is done, drain and shake dry and add to the bowl; toss with scallions, reserving some for garnish. Serve warm.
• Refresh leftovers with vinaigrette.

SMOKED MUSSEL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, mix the chicken soup, mussel paste, tomato, milk and water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat.
• Combine the dry herbs, flour and cream. Add to the soup mixture and stir over low heat until hot, but not boiling.
• Remove from heat and add the sherry and sugar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve in bowls with slices of crusty bread.