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Beer-Steamed Mussels
Add some flavor to steamed mussels with a pilsner or wheat brew. Don’t forget the trick to finding out if a mussel is safe to eat: Tap it on the kitchen counter. If it closes, it’s alive and safe to eat! Discard any that don’t close.
4
Servings
20 mins
Total cook time
Main Ingredients
- 3 Tbs unsalted sweet cream butter
- 2 Tbs minced shallot
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbs minced parsley
- 2 lbs mussels (rinsed and cleaned)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large sauté pan over medium heat, melt butter.
Step 2
Add shallot and sauté about 1 minute. Add beer and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add parsley and mussels.
Step 3
Cover with lid and steam 5-7 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Serve.
All recipe ingredients should be cooked to a safe internal temperature according to USDA guidelines. After preparing a recipe, please store any leftovers in the refrigerator.
