Salpicon de Choros (Smoked Mussel Salad)

Frank Butcher's Note:

Salpicon de Choros (Smoked Mussel Salad) Mesquite chips

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Ingredients:

Yield: 1 batch

• 2 dozen mussels
• 1 head romaine lettuce
• 1 large carrot
• 2 large tomatoes
• 2 cups corn , cooked
• 1 avocado
• ½ cup oil and lemon dressing with herbs (or to taste)
• 3 eggs , hard boiled

Directions:

1. Soak mesquite chips in water for a few hours; heat them in a large Dutch oven or heavy roaster.
2. Meanwhile, scrub the mussels and place in a dish that fits inside the roaster.
3. When the chips smoke, place the mussels on top, splash water around for steam, cover tightly and heat for 2-3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and leave covered for 1 hour.
5. Discard unopened mussels.
6. Shred lettuce; scrape carrot, cut in juliennes and blanch; peel, seed and dice tomatoes; peel and dice avocado; peel and slice eggs.
7. Mix mussels and vegetables, toss with dressing and le t stand for a few minutes.
8. Serve in bowls, garnished with egg slices.