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Steamed Mussels in Beer

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

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.