Mix together all ingredients except mussels. Set aside. Steam mussels until open. Drain and remove meat from the shell (save the shells for later). Combine mussels in prepared sauce and marinate in refrigerator until ready to serve. Place the marinated mussels back in the shells, garnish the tray and serve.
Notes
Ingredients
4-5 pounds live Mediterranean mussels scrubbed & debeardedJuice of 1 lemon2 tablespoons roasted sesame butter (tahini)1/2 cup oil1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon sugar or honey1 packet dry Italian dressing mix1 tablespoon chopped basil