Beer Steamed Mussels

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5 lbs. fresh blue cultured mussels

1 tbsp. butter or margarine

1/4 cup finely chopped celery

1/4 cup finely chopped shallots or sweet onion

pinch salt and pepper

12 oz. beer

1 lemon, cut into wedges

Chopped flat leaf parsley

1

Stir the fresh blue mussels in a colander while rinsing in tap water. Set aside for a few minutes. Tap any that are open and discard those that don’t close in response to the tap.
2

Add 1 tablespoon butter to pot, cook chopped onion and celery, salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3

Add the beer and fresh mussels.
4

Cover and steam over high heat until the mussels are open (6-8 Minutes).
5

Squeeze the lemon juice over the mussels, add some parsley and pour into a large bowl to share. Don’t forget to sip the sauce!

preparation methods	Steam, Stovetop
Meals/Courses	Appetizers, Entrees, Starters
cuisines	European, Irish, North & South American, Other North American