MIKE'S DRUNKEN MUSSELS

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Shying away from the typical tomato or wine based steamed mussel recipe? This one features tequila and lime and it as easy as 1..2..3 to prepare! Serve right away with some crusty Italian bread to soak up the juice.

Provided by LEAH72

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cooking oil
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ small onion, diced
½ cup tequila
¼ cup water
1 lime, juiced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook red pepper and onion in oil, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tequila, water, lime juice, fresh pepper and jalapenos. Bring to a boil, and dump in the mussels. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels, and cover with a tight fitting lid. Allow to steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all mussels have opened (discard any that don't).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Abah Benzeal
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious.


Ramona Nicolae
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it. It's now a regular in our dinner rotation.


SHAMI VLOGS
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's elegant and delicious.


Laizer Mbonani
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I'm not a fan of white wine, so I used chicken broth instead. It turned out great!


umaind Ali
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I've tried other drunken mussel recipes, but this one is by far the best. The broth is so flavorful and the mussels are cooked perfectly.


FAYSAL Khan 1 blog
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The mussels are so tender and flavorful.


sally atienza
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I made this recipe with shrimp instead. It was just as good!


Oscariter Nob
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I added some chopped tomatoes and zucchini to the recipe and it was even better.


cassy holman
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. I highly recommend it.


Darshan Kaaji
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious.


Gaming With Samin
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover wine and beer. It's also a very affordable meal.


Cynthia Collins
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I wasn't sure about the combination of white wine and beer, but it really worked. The mussels were tender and flavorful.


Atta Ur Rahman
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a winner. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the broth is amazing.


Prabod Kalpitha
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great. The broth was a little too salty for my taste, but that's easily adjustable.


adeniyi oreoluwa
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This was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about the mussels.


kayleigh leslie
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Absolutely delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.