Smoked Mussels on Hummus with Smoky Paprika and Chives
This dish of smoked mussels on hummus with smoky paprika and chives is a deliciously addictive yet quick and easy snack that’s perfect for entertaining. Present as a fancy dip that guests can scoop up with crackers or crunchy crisps or serve with warm toasted Turkish bread fingers so guests can spread the hummus and mussels on top to create their own customised canapés.
Servings: 4
Calories: 191kcal
Ingredients
- 1 small shallot very finely diced
- 1 tsp Italian balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil divided
- hummus homemade or store-bought
- 120 g can smoked mussels in oil
- ½ tsp ground smoky paprika
- 2 tbsp pangrattato Italian pan-fried breadcrumbs, see our Tips to making it above if you don't have any on hand
- 2 tbsp fresh chives sliced into 2cm lengths
Instructions
- An hour before preparing this dish: to a small bowl, add the finely diced shallots, a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar and a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, stir to combine thoroughly, and set aside until the shallots are silky, soft and pink.
- Generously spread the hummus onto a serving plate, spoon on the shallots, scatter the smoked mussels on top, and sprinkle on the smoky ground paprika, pangrattato and fresh chives.
- Just before serving: if the oil the smoked mussels are in is delicious, drizzle a little on top and around the edge of the hummus for dipping; if not, drizzle on some extra virgin olive oil.
- Serve with crackers or crunchy crisps for scooping, cheese sticks for dipping, or provide cocktail size forks, knives and warm toasted Turkish bread for guests to assemble their own hors d'oeuvres.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1557IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg