Steamed Mussels in Beer

Name: Steamed Mussels in Beer
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 6 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons salted butter; 1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 3 pounds mussels; Two bottles warm Heineken; 10 basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 lemon

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Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
276 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Steamed Mussels in Beer

Iris Warren

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These steamed mussels in beer are made with ocean-fresh mussels, Heineken, garlic, butter, parsley, lemon, and a big pot. Wicked easy summer entertaining.

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Ingredients

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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 garlic cloves finely chopped
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons salted butter
1/2 bunch flat-leaf parsley leaves and stems chopped
1 teaspoon sea salt
3 pounds mussels scrubbed and debearded
Two bottles warm Heineken
10 basil leaves torn
1 teaspoon dried oregano (optional)
1/2 lemon cut into wedges, for serving

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Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic just begins to brown at the edges, maybe 2 minutes. Add the butter, parsley, salt, and mussels and heat until the butter melts. Add the Heineken, cover, and let everything simmer until the mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open.
Pile the mussels back into the pot or on a large rimmed platter, strew with some basil and oregano, if desired, and serve with a heaping pile of lemon wedges for squeezing. And napkins. Don't forget the napkins.

Notes

Crab Legs In Beer
You could also easily substitute crab legs for an equally delicious dish.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 1136mg (47%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 0.3g (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	276kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	21g	42%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	64mg	21%
Sodium	1136mg	47%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	0.3g	1%