Mussels in Mexican Beer
2019-08-01- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield : 4 servings
- Prep Time : 5m
- Cook Time : 10m
- Ready In : 15m
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
- 4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin and crushed
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- A couple pinches salt
- 2 1/2 dozen mussels, scrubbed and beards removed
- 1/2 bottle dark Mexican beer, such as Modelo Negro or Dos Equis
- 1 (15-ounces) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley or cilantro, your preference
Method
Step 1
In a deep skillet with a cover preheated over medium high heat, add oil, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Season with salt. Saute 2 minutes. Arrange mussels in the pan. Pour in beer and tomatoes and shake the pan to combine. Cover pan and cook 3 minutes or until mussels open. Remove from heat and spoon sauce down into shells. Garnish with parsley or cilantro. Serve immediately from the pan.