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Beer Steamed Mussels

Beer Steamed Mussels
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings

Only cook mussels that are tightly closed. If they are not tightly closed,tap the shell – if they close they are still alive and fine to use but if they do not close, discard them. Also discard any mussels with cracked shells.

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ingredients

2
lb(s) P.E.I. mussels, bearded and scrubbed well to remove dirt (908 grams)
¼
cup butter (60 ml)
1
large sweet onion, sliced
2
clove garlic, finely sliced
2
tsp Dijon mustard (10 ml)
1
small Chorizo sausage (or substitute spicy Italian sausage), chopped
1
red pepper, diced
1
bottle (340 ml) beer (preferably lighter style beer, such as an ale)
Juice of ½ lime
handful fresh Italian parsley, chopped
handful of sliced (chiffonade) of cabbage (curly variety)
Coarse salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
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directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat the butter over medium high heat. Add onion, and garlic and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chorizo and red pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes until chorizo is golden brown.

Step 2

Add the beer, lime juice, mustard and the mussels. Sprinkle cabbage over top of mussels. Cover and steam over medium heat until mussels open, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

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