MIKE'S DRUNKEN MUSSELS

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Shying away from the typical tomato or wine based steamed mussel recipe? This one features tequila and lime and it as easy as 1..2..3 to prepare! Serve right away with some crusty Italian bread to soak up the juice.

Provided by LEAH72

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon cooking oil
½ red bell pepper, diced
½ small onion, diced
½ cup tequila
¼ cup water
1 lime, juiced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Cook red pepper and onion in oil, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tequila, water, lime juice, fresh pepper and jalapenos. Bring to a boil, and dump in the mussels. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels, and cover with a tight fitting lid. Allow to steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all mussels have opened (discard any that don't).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 17.8 mg, Fat 1.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 174 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Md Bashar
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes.


Kalumba Blessings
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I've tried this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The mussels are always tender and the broth is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ami Pagol
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The mussels are elegant and the broth is flavorful.


Robina Khan
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This recipe is easy to follow and the mussels turned out great. I would recommend using a good quality white wine.


Ekhtiar Saad
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the broth was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Laura Hofer
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This recipe is a bit too boozy for my taste. I would recommend using less white wine.


Sopna Rk
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out tough and chewy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Tucker Winchell
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were delicious and the broth was amazing. I will definitely be making this dish again.


MD tsfh
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This is my go-to mussel recipe. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


María Guadalupe Carrasco Saucedo
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I've made this dish several times now and it always turns out great. The mussels are always tender and the broth is always flavorful.


Noni Doll
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Mike's Drunken Mussels were a hit at my last dinner party! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.