Unrefined · Seafood

24 March 2016

Beer Braised Mussels

Mussels steamed open in a dark beer with butter and chilli. Grab some bread for the juices, because you won’t want to waste a drop.

Serves
6 (sharing serves, so slightly smaller)
Prep
10 mins
Cook
5 mins
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients

Method

  1. Clean mussels, scrub and de-beard. Set aside until needed. Heat a large deep pot, pan or wok (with a lid) over medium heat.
  2. Add one tbs of butter and olive oil, swirl to combine. When butter begins to foam add onion, thyme and chilli. cook until soft and translucent stirring often to avoid browning.
  3. Increase the heat and add mussels stirring well to coat. Pour over beer.
  4. Cover and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, shaking every now and then to rotate the mussels.
  5. Add in remaining butter and sprinkle with parsley.
  6. Serve mussels in a large bowl to share, garnish with parsley and small sprigs of thyme and serve with crusty bread. Enjoy.

Notes

Can black ipa beer: you can use any dark beer.

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