FRIED BEER-BATTERED MUSSELS WITH TWO SAUCES

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Categories     Fry     Cocktail Party     Mussel     Spring     Gourmet

Yield Makes 8 to 10 hors d'oeuvre servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

For sauces
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
For fried mussels
8 ounces (1 cup) beer (not dark)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and steamed , then shucked
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make sauces:
  • Put 1/2 cup mayonnaise into each of 2 small serving bowls and whisk mustard into 1 bowl. Whisk cilantro, lime juice, and curry powder into other bowl. Season dipping sauces with salt and pepper and keep chilled, covered.
  • Make batter and fry mussels:
  • Whisk beer into flour in a bowl until combined well.
  • Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until thermometer registers 375°F.
  • While oil is heating, pat mussels dry between layers of paper towels, pressing lightly.
  • Dredge 10 mussels in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in oil, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer mussels as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt. Fry remaining mussels in batches in same manner, returning oil to 375°F between batches.
  • Serve mussels immediately, with dipping sauces.

Dj Munna
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Roster Sohag
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I'll definitely be making these mussels again soon.


Comfort Richard
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These mussels were so good, I ate them all in one sitting!


Tahir Saif
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mussels turned out really rubbery.


md mizan rr
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The mussels were a little tough, but the flavor was good.


Chelle Baxley
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These mussels were a great appetizer for my dinner party.


Shekh Kanon
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mussels.


Ramon Vlog
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Overall, I thought this was a great recipe. The mussels were delicious and the sauces were perfect.


Rosemary Lapierre
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my mussels didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked.


OdalyGalindez
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These mussels were a bit too oily for my taste.


Shezy Sheeza28
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I actually enjoyed these mussels.


Vibes With Smaalliee
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I used a different type of beer in the batter, and it turned out great!


Sage Bryt
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The batter was a little too thick for my liking, but the mussels were still tasty.


Chandar singh
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These mussels were so good! I'll definitely be making them again.


Umesha Sewwandi
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The mussels were a little bland for my taste, but the sauces helped to add some flavor.


Nasiam Mds
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The instructions were clear and concise, and the mussels turned out great.


Mohikul Islam
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These mussels were a hit at my party! The batter was light and crispy, and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with both sauces, and they were both delicious.