Chippotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise

Directions

To prepare the mussels, place in a large pot together with the garlic, orange zest, chipotle, and water.

Cover, bring to a boil and steam for 4 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes; mussels should then be open.

Remove the mussels and keep covered in a warm place.

Reduce the liquid by half and add the oil and orange juice.

Divide the mussels on the half-shell evenly between soup plates and add the broth.

Garnish each bowl with 1 Tbls of Orange Mayonnaise and 3 sprigs of cilantro.

ORANGE MAYONNAISE: Beat the egg yolk in a glass or stainless steel bowl until light and lemon colored.

Transfer to a blender and add the oil drop by drop fro the first ¼ of a cup, then the remainder in a slow steady stream, mixing at high speed until emulsified.

Add the other sauce ingredients and blend together.

Let sit for at least 1 hour to allow the orange flavor to develop.