Beer Braised Mussels
Serves 4 as entrée (6 to 8 as appetizer)
Time 25 min
Beer creates a flavorful broth for these simple mussels. Make sure to have some crusty bread on hand to soak up the broth.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 (12.0-ounce) bottle lager beer
- 2 pounds mussels, debearded, scrubbed and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
Method
In a large saucepot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat.
Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Add beer and bring to a boil.
Arrange mussels in the pot and cook, shaking the pot vigorously every 2 minutes or so, until mussels have opened and are hot throughout, 7 to 8 minutes. (Discard any mussels that don't open.)
Ladle mussels and their broth into bowls, top with parsley and thyme and serve hot.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 250 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 3g saturated fat, 70mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 13g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 28g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large shallot, finely chopped
- 1 (12.0-ounce) bottle lager beer
- 2 pounds mussels, debearded, scrubbed and rinsed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme