Beer Steamed Mussels
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Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
A combination of garlic, pepper, onions and beer make this broth almost as succulent as the mussels themselves. Satiate the seafood lover in you and get steaming
Ingredients
Uncooked shelled mussels
4 pound(s), beards removed and shells scrubbed (1.92 kg)
Light beer
12 fl oz, (360 ml)
Red bell pepper
1 medium, seeded and diced
Onion
½ cup(s), finely chopped, (120 ml)
Garlic clove
6 clove(s), medium, minced
Fresh parsley
¼ cup(s), chopped, (60 ml)
Fresh thyme
2 tbsp(s), chopped, (30 ml), or 1 tsp dried
Instructions
1
Discard any mussels with cracked or open shells.
2
In a large pot, combine beer, red pepper, onion, garlic, parsley, and thyme. Stir to combine. Place mussels over top.
3
Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high, cover and boil 5 minutes, until shells open, stirring occasionally.
4
Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to a large serving bowl, discarding any mussels that haven’t opened.
5
Serve remaining liquid on the side for dipping, or pour over top, if desired.
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