FRIED BEER-BATTERED MUSSELS WITH TWO SAUCES

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Categories     Fry     Cocktail Party     Mussel     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 to 10 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For sauces
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
For fried mussels
8 ounces (1 cup) beer (not dark)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and steamed , then shucked
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make sauces:
  • Put 1/2 cup mayonnaise into each of 2 small serving bowls and whisk mustard into 1 bowl. Whisk cilantro, lime juice, and curry powder into other bowl. Season dipping sauces with salt and pepper and keep chilled, covered.
  • Make batter and fry mussels:
  • Whisk beer into flour in a bowl until combined well.
  • Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until thermometer registers 375°F.
  • While oil is heating, pat mussels dry between layers of paper towels, pressing lightly.
  • Dredge 10 mussels in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in oil, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mussels as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt. Fry remaining mussels in batches in same manner, returning oil to 375°F between batches.
  • Serve mussels immediately, with dipping sauces.

bless lincoln
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:drool:


Jacki Thompson
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Can't wait to make it again!


Babar Ghour
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A new favorite!


MOMMY CHANNEL SHOWS TV
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Easy to make and delicious!


Charles Sen
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Would highly recommend!


Maneno Namwanda
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5 stars!


Annabella Andes
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Definitely a keeper recipe!


Rhantay Powell
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Best mussels I've ever had!


Liezelle La Grange
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Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe.


QAMAR AWAN
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The sauces were too spicy.


Malik shabbir jan Pardesi
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The batter was too thick.


Tamara utare
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The mussels were not cleaned properly. There was still sand in them.


Paul Eacret
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I found the recipe to be a bit too complicated. I think I would have preferred a simpler recipe.


Binta Sillah
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the batter was crispy and the sauces were delicious.


Priscah
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I made these mussels for a party last weekend, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


muktar Kassim
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These mussels were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect. The batter was crispy and the mussels were cooked through. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Raja Ali Raja Ali
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, as I'm not a huge fan of mussels. But I'm so glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the batter was light and crispy. I loved the two sauces as well.


Daniel Molyneaux
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the batter is crispy and flavorful.


Kwasi Achampong
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These mussels were absolutely delightful! The beer batter was light and crispy, and the mussels were cooked to perfection. The two sauces were also delicious, and really complemented the mussels.