Beer Steamed Mussels
Ingredients
- 4 pounds fresh mussels* cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 ½ cups light beer
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean and debeard mussels, discarding any that are open and don't close when tapped.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, cook until fragrant.
- Pour in beer and bring to a simmer.
- Add mussels, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mussels open.
- Remove from heat, discard any unopened mussels.
- Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Always make sure mussels are fresh and alive before cooking for safety.
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