Mussels Cooked in Lager
Dive into the coastal flavors of this quick and easy recipe for **Mussels Cooked in Lager**, a perfect fusion of briny seafood and rich, malty beer. Fresh mussels are gently steamed in a fragrant broth of melted butter, shallots, garlic, and your favorite lager, creating a dish that boasts depth and complexity in every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this dish is as elegant as it is simple to prepare. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the savory broth, and you've got a restaurant-quality meal in just 25 minutes! Perfect for seafood lovers, this crowd-pleaser is an impressive choice for a cozy dinner or any special occasion. **Keywords**: mussels recipe, mussels with beer, seafood recipes, beer-steamed mussels, quick seafood dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh mussels
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 2 medium Shallots
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 12 ounces Lager beer
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 loaf Crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Rinse and scrub the mussels under cold water. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close when tapped. Remove the beards if they are present by pulling them off with your fingers or a small knife.
Finely chop the shallots and garlic. Mince the parsley and set aside.
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat until the butter is melted and begins to bubble.
Add the shallots and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
Pour the lager into the pot and bring it to a simmer. Season the broth with salt and black pepper.
Carefully add the mussels to the pot, stirring to coat them in the broth. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
Remove the pot from the heat and sprinkle the mussels with the fresh parsley. Stir gently to combine.
Serve the mussels immediately in bowls with some of the broth ladled over top. Pair with crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful broth, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3170 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.3 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.5 g | 158% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 5786 mg | 252% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 294.6 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 255.7 g | 511% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 841 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 49.0 mg | 272% | |
| Potassium | 4311 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
