MUSSELS IN GUINNESS & GARLIC

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This recipe is based on one of the most popular starters at "The Brazen Head" in Dublin, Ireland. This pub is reputed as not only the oldest in Dublin, but also as one of the oldest pubs in all of Ireland...serving patrons for 800 years. "The Brazen Head" is known for providing good food and drink, traditional Irish music, and, of course, lively conversation. Pub grub has always been some of my favorite food. Don't wait for St. Patrick's Day to enjoy this wonderful dish!!!

Provided by Alan in SW Florida

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed, debearded, and rinsed in cold water
1 shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1/2 cup Guinness stout
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (preferably Kerrygold Irish Butter)
2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley, for serving
lemon wedge, for serving
fresh French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Put a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the mussels and remaining ingredients (except the parsley, lemon wedges, and bread) Cook, stirring once or twice, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mussels open. Discard any that do NOT open.
  • To serve, divide the mussels among shallow bowls and ladle the broth over them.Sprinkle with the fresh parsley, and serve with a lemon wedge and slices of bread to sop up the juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.3, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 90, Sodium 678.1, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 29.9

Chamalka Nuwan
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I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe seems like a good place to start.


Lilly Pulham
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I'm willing to try this recipe because it looks so easy to make.


Kareem Bassam
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I'm allergic to mussels, but this recipe looks so good that I might have to make an exception.


PATIENCE NGABIRANO
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This looks delicious! Can't wait to try it.


Yungbludsteddybear Harrison
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I'll try this recipe next week!


Aalim Uddin
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Not bad!


Marcella Heupel
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Meh.


suvidh and sriyansh
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This recipe was a disaster! The mussels were tough and chewy, and the sauce was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.


Nahian Ahmed
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll try again next time and cook the mussels for a shorter amount of time.


Yesuf Abdsemed
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This dish was so easy to make, and the results were amazing! The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Aallam
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my friends and family. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful and addictive. I highly recommend it!


Sultan Abdulkarim
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This mussels in Guinness garlic recipe was an absolute delight! The mussels were cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the Guinness garlic sauce was rich, flavorful, and incredibly aromatic. I served it with some crusty bread to soak up all tha