ALE-STEAMED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND MUSTARD

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 2 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds mussels in shells
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 full sprigs of thyme
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 large shallots, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup good ale
1 to 3 tablespoons butter, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon or parsley
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Crusty bread, for serving.

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. 2. 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. 3. 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.

Hina Queen
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This recipe is not vegetarian. I'm looking for a vegetarian recipe.


Mabunda Thelmah
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I'm allergic to mussels, so I can't try this recipe.


Trekker Dragon
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This recipe is a waste of time and money. Don't bother.


Asitha Nalinda
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I've tried this recipe before and I wasn't impressed. The mussels were tough and the sauce was bland.


Screwed Up Music
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge.


Farjana Akthr
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I'm not sure about the combination of ale and mussels, but I'm willing to give it a try.


eccko M
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I've never had mussels before, but I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks delicious.


fahim vai
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This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Samedy Willy
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I like to serve these mussels with a side of crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.


Sanju Karki
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I've made this recipe with different types of ale and they all work well. My favorite is a Belgian ale.


Munna Lama
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This is a great recipe for a party. The mussels are always a crowd-pleaser.


Barbara Msimango
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I love that this recipe doesn't require a lot of ingredients. It's a great way to make a quick and easy meal.


Alex Lekander
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the mussels turned out perfectly.


Nikka Nawab
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ale. And the mussels are a delicious and healthy meal.


Zohra Shafiq
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I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The ale and mustard sauce is amazing.


Bryce Guyle
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I was a bit skeptical about using ale to steam mussels, but I'm so glad I tried it. The ale adds a subtle but noticeable flavor that really enhances the mussels.


Patoranking Jnr
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This is my new favorite way to cook mussels. The garlic and mustard add a nice kick of flavor.


RDX BD
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Davonique De Bruyn
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These mussels were incredibly easy to make and turned out incredibly flavorful. The ale adds a unique depth of flavor that really complements the mussels.