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Mussels in Ale

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds mussels
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup diced smoked country ham (about 4 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 shallot, minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 (12-ounce) bottle Belgian-style ale
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 crusty baguette, cut into 1-inch-wide slices

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from us.mc382.mail.yahoo.com

Preparation

Step 1

Under cool water, scrub each mussel’s shell with a stiff-bristled brush. Remove the byssus thread (or beard), which connects the mussel to rocks in the water. Grab the fibers with your fingers and pull them out, tugging toward the hinged point of the shell.
In a medium-size saucepan or skillet, heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. After the butter melts, add the ham and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until crispy and the fat has rendered.
Add the garlic, shallot, and thyme and cook in the rendered fat over medium-low heat for about 2 minutes, or until soft. Add the mussels, stir to coat with the vegetables and pan juices, and cook for about 1 minute.
Add the beer, cover the pan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels open. (Discard any that do not open.)
Add the parsley, tarragon, basil, lemon juice, and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Toss to distribute the herbs and lemon juice and allow the butter time to melt. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Using a slotted spoon, serve them in a large bowl or divide the mussels evenly among 4 smaller bowls. Pour the broth from the pan over the mustsels, and serve with the bread.

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