Indulge in the delightful flavors of mussels steamed in beer, a classic dish that combines the briny sweetness of mussels with the hoppy bitterness of beer. This seafood delicacy is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, offering a range of variations to suit different palates and preferences. From the classic Belgian-style mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of beer, shallots, and herbs to the aromatic Thai-inspired mussels cooked in lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk, this article presents a collection of tantalizing recipes that showcase the culinary magic of mussels and beer. Whether you prefer a simple yet satisfying one-pot meal or an elaborate feast fit for a special occasion, these recipes have something for every seafood enthusiast. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious union of mussels and beer.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
EASY "6" INGREDIENT STEAMED MUSSELS IN BEER
Now this also works with clams as well, but my favorite is mussels. This is so easy and quick to make. It is a wonderful starter dish or even a main course. Just make sure to have some crusty bread to go with it. My favorite is slice your baguette in half and drizzle with olive oil and toast. Rub it with fresh garlic and a slice of tomato for a wonderful fresh flavor. Just a Note: I didn't count the olive oil to saute the vegetables in or the salt and pepper in the six ingredients. It is still very very easy and absolutely delicious. These amounts work good for 1-1 1/2 lbs. Just double each of the ingredients if you are using more mussels.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories Mussels
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 Servings as an appetizer, 2-3 as a main couse, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Base -- In a medium wide saute pan, add the olive oil and bring to medium high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute a couple of minutes.
- If you like a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes, this is completely optional.
- Mussels -- One NOTE: Very important. Rinse the mussels well in cold water in a collander. Make sure that any opened mussels you tap a couple of times and if they do not close, they are BAD (dead) and make sure to toss those out.
- Add the beer and mussels to the pan and reduce the heat to medium and cover. Simmer approximately 5-7 minutes until the mussels begin to open. Turn the heat off and add the butter and parsley and stir well. Don't over cook the mussels. You just want to make sure they all open well.
- Serve -- As I mentioned - crusty bread. I like to drizzle with olive oil and toast, then rub with a garlic clove and a tomato. Just cut a tomato in half and rub over the bread. It has amazing flavor. The broth and onions in the broth are a great topping to the bread with. ENJOY! This very simple easy dish.
SEA ISLAND STEAMED MUSSELS
Provided by Kardea Brown
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften and become translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the tomatoes, cayenne and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mussels, cover the pot and cook until they open, 3 to 5 minutes. (Check halfway through and transfer any open mussels to a serving bowl.) Add the remaining tablespoon of butter, swirl the pot a few times to incorporate the butter into the broth and then toss the mussels with the broth. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl, discarding any that did not open. Pour the broth over the mussels, sprinkle with the parsley and squeeze the lemon over top. Serve with Grilled Garlic Bread.
- Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, stir together the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and 1 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Spread the mixture on both sides of the bread. Grill until toasted and grill marks appear, about 2 minutes per side.
MUSSELS STEAMED IN BEER WITH CRèME FRAîCHE, HERBS, AND PARMESAN CROUTONS
Provided by Mathieu Palombino
Categories Bread Beer Milk/Cream Herb Dinner Parmesan Seafood Mussel Bon Appétit Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine bread cubes, Parmesan, and oil in medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Spread bread cubes evenly on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bread cubes are crisp and golden around edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
- Mix parsley, chives, tarragon, and chervil, if desired, in small bowl. Whisk crème fraîche and both mustards in another small bowl to blend; set aside.
- Melt butter in extra-large pot with lid over high heat. Add garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute. Add mussels, tomatoes, and green onions. Pour beer over, then add crème fraîche mixture; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Cover tightly with lid and cook until steam appears, about 3 minutes. Add half of fresh herb mixture and stir until mussels and herbs are gently mixed. Cover tightly with lid again and cook until mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
- Using slotted spoon, divide mussels among 6 bowls. Season mussel juices lightly with salt and pepper, then pour juices over each serving. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan croutons and remaining herb mixture and serve.
- * Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.
BEER-STEAMED MUSSELS
Provided by Food Network
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean mussels by scrubbing their shells with a brush while rinsing under cold running water. If necessary, use a paring knife to tug and cut out weedy "beards" coming out of the bottom of the shells. Pick through mussels and discard any with broken or open shells that won't close when you tap them. Heat a large, dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add mussels, shallot, garlic and tomatoes and stir to combine. Cook for two minutes and then add beer and continue cooking and stirring until shells open, about another four minutes.
- Transfer mussels to serving bowls with a slotted spoon and continue to simmer liquid to reduce it slightly, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Remove pan from heat and swirl in butter. Stir in chervil or tarragon if using. Pour broth over mussels, sprinkle pretzel crumbs over each portion (if using) and serve immediately.
ALE-STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND MUSTARD
Looking for a sustainable, affordable seafood option back in a 2009 column, Melissa Clark landed on mussels. Here, she pairs them with a good ale, Dijon mustard, garlic, shallots and thyme for a quick weeknight dinner that's ready in 15 minutes. Just don't forget the baguette. You'll want it for soaking up all those juices.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse mussels under cold running water. If you see hairy clumps around the shell (called beards), use a sharp knife or your fingers to pull them off, then scrub shells well with a vegetable brush.
- In a soup pot with a tight-fitting cover, heat olive oil, then add thyme, garlic, shallots and a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until shallots and garlic are softened, 3 minutes. Pour in ale and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and cover pot. Let mussels steam, stirring once or twice, until they open, 5 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mussels to bowls. Discard any that have not opened.
- Add butter, herbs and mustard to pan juices and bring to a boil. Whisk until butter melts, then taste and correct seasonings (add more butter if liquid tastes bitter). Pour over mussels and serve with bread for sopping up juices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 58 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1534 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MUSSELS STEAMED IN SPICED BEER
Categories Beer Appetizer Steam Quick & Easy Lemon Mussel Clove Gourmet Fat Free Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Serves 6 as a first course
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a kettle bring the beer to a boil with the bay leaves, the cloves, the coriander seeds, the mustard seeds, the cayenne, the salt, and the lemon wedges and boil the mixture, covered partially, for two minutes. Add the mussels, steam them, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring once or twice, for 4 to 7 minutes, or until they are opened, and discard any unopened ones. Serve the mussels sprinkled with the parsley.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND PARSLEY
This is absolutely the simplest way to cook mussels, and perhaps the most satisfying. A big pot of them makes an easy, festive dinner any night of the week.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories easy, quick, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat broiler. Put olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and red pepper and let sizzle for 30 seconds without browning. Add the mussels, stir to coat and increase heat to high. Add the wine or water, and put on lid. After 2 minutes, give the mussels a stir, then replace lid and continue cooking until all mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Paint cut sides of the baguette pieces with oil and place cut side up under broiler to toast. Rub toasts with the remaining garlic cloves.
- Stir the chopped parsley into the mussels, then ladle mussels and broth into bowls. Serve with the garlic toasts.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 675, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 63 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1758 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
STEAMED MUSSELS II
Less is more when it comes to cooking mussels! Use only fresh mussels, which are tightly closed when you buy them. If you can't find fresh mussels, make something else! Serve with slices of fresh crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Provided by STEPHANO
Categories Seafood Shellfish Mussels
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.
- Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.
- Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 158.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 195.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Mussels: Select mussels that are tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.
- Clean the Mussels: Scrub the mussels thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt or grit. Use a stiff brush to remove any barnacles or seaweed.
- Debeard the Mussels: Use a sharp knife to remove the beards (the fibrous strands) from the mussels. This will help the mussels open more easily during cooking.
- Use a Variety of Beer: Different beers will impart different flavors to the mussels. Try using a light beer for a mild flavor, a dark beer for a richer flavor, or a Belgian beer for a fruity flavor.
- Add Aromatics: Enhance the flavor of the mussels by adding aromatics, such as garlic, shallots, onions, or leeks. You can also add herbs, such as thyme, parsley, or bay leaves, for extra flavor.
- Steam the Mussels Properly: Place the mussels in a large pot or steamer basket and pour the beer over them. Cover the pot and steam the mussels over medium-high heat until they open (usually about 5-7 minutes). Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Serve Immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after cooking. Squeeze some lemon juice over them and serve with crusty bread or frites (french fries) for dipping.
Conclusion:
Steamed mussels in beer is a simple yet delicious dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish, give this recipe a try!
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