MUSSELS STEAMED IN SPICED BEER

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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

a 12-ounce bottle of beer (not dark)
2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lemon wedges
36 mussels, preferably cultivated, scrubbed well in several changes of water and the beards scraped off if necessary
minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish

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.

Muhammad Tayyib
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The mussels were overcooked and the broth was bland.


Layne Cooper
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This is my new favorite way to cook mussels. The beer and spices add so much flavor.


Irene Achieng
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great. I served them with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


Brandon Hodges
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Shonna Robinson
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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 well and the broth was flavorful.


Alex sohail
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This was my first time cooking mussels and it was a success. The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were delicious.


Sardar Tanveer
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great. I served them with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Sheroz Khan
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This recipe was delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Helen Anderson
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious.


Christiana Arowolo
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The mussels were overcooked and the broth was bland.


TAWHID AFRiDI
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This is my new favorite way to cook mussels. The beer and spices add so much flavor. I also love that this recipe is so easy to make.


Deep Singh
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out great. The broth was nice and flavorful. I served them with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal.


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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was very flavorful.


Zayn Ahmed Zinnat
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I was looking for a new way to cook mussels and this recipe caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The mussels were cooked to perfection and the broth was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Cameron Motes
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I especially liked the addition of the fennel and saffron.


wael ben moussa
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the broth is so flavorful. I love serving this dish with a side of french fries.


Gladys Wamaitha
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I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The beer and spices gave the mussels a really nice flavor.


Austin Lee
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These mussels were a hit! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.