Marinated Prawns (shrimp) And Mussels

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 -4 scallions, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons tex-mex hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives
• 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (i used green tabasco, or more, to taste)
• 2 tablespoons recaito or 1 teaspoon cilantro leaf (coriander leaf)
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning (or more, to taste)
• 2 lbs raw large/extra large prawns, peeled,and deveined
• 2 lbs live mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Recipe

• 1 do not cook prawns and mussels ahead of time and do not use pre-cooked prawns.
• 2 thoroughly mix all ingredients, except prawns, mussels, scallions, and lemon slices in blender or food processor.
• 3 place the marinade in a bowl large enough to hold all the shellfish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• 4 steam the prawns just until the flesh has turned from a translucent to a solid .
• 5 this should take approximately 12 to 15 minutes for extra large prawns.
• 6 keep a close eye on them and do not overcook.
• 7 as soon as the prawns are cooked, drain them and place them in the marinade, making sure they are all covered.
• 8 steam the mussels just until the shells open.
• 9 discard any unopened shells.
• 10 remove mussels from their shells and place them in the marinade.
• 11 add chopped scallions to the marinade and stir very gently.
• 12 float the sliced lemon on top.
• 13 allow the shellfish to marinate, in the fridge, for at least 5 hours (preferably longer).
• 14 pick the prawns and mussels out of the marinade with toothpicks or cocktail forks.
• 15 serve with ritz or similar crackers, if desired, and enjoy!