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Belgian Beer Mussels
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10 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 35MINS

Belgian Beer Mussels

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I simply love mussels and prepared using Belgian Ale is one of my favourite methods. I also love the idea of serving them with a side of fries and homemade mayo — crusty bread is nice with mussels, but with pomme frites they’re awesome!
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I simply love mussels and prepared using Belgian Ale is one of my favourite methods. I also love the idea of serving them with a side of fries and homemade mayo — crusty bread is nice with mussels, but with pomme frites they’re awesome!
35MINS
Total Time
$5.72
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
2
US / Metric
Fresh Mussels
2.2 lb
Fresh Mussels
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Onion
1/2
Onion, chopped
Celery
1 stalk
Celery, chopped
Garlic
1 clove
Garlic, sliced
Leek
1
Leek, sliced
Belgian Ale
1 1/3 cups
Belgian Ale
Butter
3 Tbsp
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Fresh Parsley, chopped
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
852
Fat
45.2 g
Protein
61.9 g
Carbs
35.7 g
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step 1
In a large stock pot or shellfish pot, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), add Onion (1/2), Celery (1 stalk), Garlic (1 clove) and the bottom part of the Leek (1) and sweat for 5-7 minutes (without colouring).
step 1 In a large stock pot or shellfish pot, heat Olive Oil (2 Tbsp), add Onion (1/2), Celery (1 stalk), Garlic (1 clove) and the bottom part of the Leek (1) and sweat for 5-7 minutes (without colouring).
step 2
Add Belgian Ale (1 1/3 cups), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), increase heat and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
step 2 Add Belgian Ale (1 1/3 cups), and Ground Black Pepper (to taste), increase heat and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
step 3
Add Fresh Mussels (2.2 lb). Cover, and remain on a medium-high heat, and allow mussels to steam until they open, about 5 minutes (discard any unopened ones).
step 3 Add Fresh Mussels (2.2 lb). Cover, and remain on a medium-high heat, and allow mussels to steam until they open, about 5 minutes (discard any unopened ones).
step 4
Remove mussels (or strain remembering to keep cooking liquid).
step 4 Remove mussels (or strain remembering to keep cooking liquid).
step 5
Add Butter (3 Tbsp) to pot, and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
step 5 Add Butter (3 Tbsp) to pot, and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
step 6
Either return mussels to the pot and cover to heat through, or pour sauce over mussels in serving bowls.
step 6 Either return mussels to the pot and cover to heat through, or pour sauce over mussels in serving bowls.
step 7
Garnish with fresh chopped Fresh Parsley (to taste). Serve immediately, with fries and homemade mayo. Enjoy!
step 7 Garnish with fresh chopped Fresh Parsley (to taste). Serve immediately, with fries and homemade mayo. Enjoy!
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Tags
Brunch
Lunch
French
Seafood
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