Big John's Jalapeno Ginger Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and de-bearded
• 2 tablespoons ginger, finely chopped
• 1 cup scallion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 whole jalapeno peppers, seeds and membrane removed,minced
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup tamari soy sauce
• 1 cup rice wine (Japanese Saké)

Directions

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients except mussels.

2. 2

   Mix well and refrigerate 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Put mussels in a hot sauté pan, add ginger mix, toss and cover.

4. 4

   Cook until the mussels open (about 3-5 minutes).

5. 5

   serve immediately.