Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa CucharaRamón Peña, Mussels En Escabeche Recipe

Ramón Peña, Mussels En Escabeche Recipe

Inspired by La Cuchara
Time1h
Serves4

Make Ramón Peña, Mussels En Escabeche Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Escabeche Marinade

Method

Preparing Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the fresh mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any debris. Remove the beards (the fibrous strands) from the mussels.

  2. 2

    Cook the Mussels

    In a large pot, combine the cleaned mussels, white wine, garlic cloves (crushed), bay leaves, and black peppercorns. Cover the pot and steam over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Making the Escabeche Marinade

  1. 3

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Thinly slice the onion, carrots, and red bell pepper. Mince the remaining garlic cloves.

  2. 4

    Cook the Marinade

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, carrots, red bell pepper, minced garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, and salt. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are soft but not browned.

  3. 5

    Add Vinegar

    Pour in the white vinegar and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Combining Ingredients

  1. 6

    Combine Mussels with Marinade

    Remove the cooked mussels from the pot and place them in a large bowl. Pour the hot escabeche marinade over the mussels, ensuring they are well covered.

  2. 7

    Chill and Serve

    Let the mussels marinate at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Serve chilled as an appetizer.

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