MUSSELS STEAMED IN SPICED BEER

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Categories     Beer     Appetizer     Steam     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Mussel     Clove     Gourmet     Fat Free     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 10

a 12-ounce bottle of beer (not dark)
2 bay leaves
4 whole cloves
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 lemon wedges
36 mussels, preferably cultivated, scrubbed well in several changes of water and the beards scraped off if necessary
minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • In a kettle bring the beer to a boil with the bay leaves, the cloves, the coriander seeds, the mustard seeds, the cayenne, the salt, and the lemon wedges and boil the mixture, covered partially, for two minutes. Add the mussels, steam them, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring once or twice, for 4 to 7 minutes, or until they are opened, and discard any unopened ones. Serve the mussels sprinkled with the parsley.

Mai Abdelhady
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mussels turned out rubbery. I followed the recipe exactly.


Shasha Mahmoud
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great. I served them with some pasta and a side salad.


Rpj Loknath
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the mussels and the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


SkitGhost
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious.


Dip Das (DIP)
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I'm not a fan of beer, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful without being overpowering.


Dalayna Jones
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This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I served them with some rice and a side of vegetables.


Author Kelly
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The beer and spices really complement each other. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk Bruno
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I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out tough. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Mabihang Limbu
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This recipe was a hit at my party! The mussels were gone in minutes and everyone loved the broth. I will definitely be making this again.


Ameen Motiyar
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The mussels were a bit sandy, but the broth was flavorful. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Daniel Ruter
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This was my first time cooking mussels and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the mussels turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Brian McGonigal
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I love mussels and this recipe did not disappoint. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. I served them with some crusty bread and a side salad.


AION KUMAR
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this again.


Kismot Pasha
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I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beer and spices gave the mussels a great flavor and the broth was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Zamin ali Mangnejo
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These mussels were fantastic! The broth was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce.