Beer Steamed Mussels Recipe

Ingredients for Beer Steamed Mussels

• 1 pound fresh mussels
• 1 cup beer (lager or pilsner recommended)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• Green Onions
• Garlic Clove
• 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch rounds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt And Pepper

How to Make Beer Steamed Mussels

1. Thoroughly scrub 1 pound of mussels under cold running water, removing any barnacles or debris.
2. Pull out the beard from each mussel.
3. In a large pot, combine the cleaned mussels, 1 cup of your favorite beer (lager or pilsner recommended), 1/2 cup chopped onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 4 tablespoons of butter.
4. Cover the pot and steam over high heat until the mussels open, about 7-8 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
5. Serve immediately in a large bowl for sharing.
6. Use mussel shells as spoons to enjoy the delicious broth.
7. **Bread Option:** Slice a baguette into 1-inch thick rounds. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Grill or bake until golden brown and crispy.