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Mussels Cooked in Lager
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Try adding the kernels from 2 fresh ears of corn and a pinch of sugar to the lager mixture in step 2. NOTE: recipe editor would not recognize the 3 1/2 lbs of live mussels needed for this recipe.
Ingredients:
2 cups lager beer or 2 cups light beer
2 onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 fresh green chili pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced (poblano or serrano)
2/3 cup fresh tomatoes, diced or 2/3 cup canned chopped tomato
2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Directions:
1. Scrub the mussels under cold running water to remove any mud. Using a sharp knife cut away the feathery beards from the shells. Discard any open mussle that does not clamp shut when tapped with a knife. Rinse again in cold water.
2. Place the lager, onions, garlic, chili, and tomatoes in a heavy-based pan. Bring to a boil. Add the mussels and cook, covered, over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until the shells open. Discard any mussel that has not opened.
3. Ladle into individual bowls and serve sprinkled with fresh cilantro.
By RecipeOfHealth.com