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Beer Mussels
These delicious beer mussels are made with live or frozen mussels steamed in an easy beer and tomato broth. Serve with fries or warm toasted bread!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 449 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
French , American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mussels (live or frozen) See recipe notes "Live Mussel Prep" and "Frozen Mussels"
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ½ red onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 12 ounce can beer (pale ale recommended) Use a certified gluten-free beer if needed
- ¼ cup diced chives Or use green onion tops
- hot fries (to serve) Or serve with warm, toasted bread (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until the onion softens.
- Add the tomatoes and beer. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam until the mussels open (~5 minutes for live mussels, ~8 minutes for frozen).
- Add the chives and stir.Scoop mussels into bowls along with the beer broth. Discard any mussels that don’t open. Serve along with fries or toasted bread.
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Notes
- Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer. This recipe is easily doubled.
- Live mussel prep:
- Frozen mussels:
- Nutrition information does not include fries or toasted bread.
- Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
- Remove the beards (the string that hangs from the shell) with a paring knife or your fingers.
- Discard mussels with broken shells. Discard mussels with shells that are already open and won't close after gently pressing on the shells.
- Avoid using frozen mussels packed in a flavored sauce. Look for unflavored, cooked frozen mussels.
- Some frozen mussel packaging specifies that mussels that do not open after steaming should be safe to eat. Check your mussel packaging to be sure.
Nutrition Information
Calories
449kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
1104mg
(46%)
Potassium
1009mg
(29%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1477IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
91mg
(9%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 449
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 449kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1104mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1009mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1477IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.