Clean the mussels well by immersing them in water with a little salt and stirring well.

Bring water to a boil in a large pot and add the mussels. Let them cook until the shells open.

Remove from the shells and discard those that do not open.

Place them in a bowl, covering them with oil and adding vinegar in the following proportion (2 parts of oil to one of vinegar).

Add the sliced garlic, a few chopped bay leaves and a tablespoon of sweet paprika, mixing everything well.

Leave in this sauce for a few hours before serving.