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Mussels Steamed In Beer

featured in Recipes You Won't Believe Are Made With Beer

These mussels are a simple but delicious dish perfect for entertaining. The mussels are cooked in a flavorful beer broth, and the fresh herbs add a pop of color and flavor. Serve with a chilled glass of white wine for the ultimate summer night's meal.

Jordan Kenna
Tasty Team
96% would make again
Total Time

24 minutes

24 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

14 minutes

14 min

Mussels Steamed In Beer
Total Time

24 minutes

24 min

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

14 minutes

14 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped, optional
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 12 oz light mexican beer (355 mL), bottle or can, such as Modelo Especial, Tecate or Corona
  • 4 lb mussels (1.8 kg), debearded and scrubbed clean
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (10 g), lightly packed, roughly chopped, plus additional whole leaves for serving
  • lime wedge, for serving
  • 4 rolls bolillo bread, telera, or cuban sandwich rolls, for serving

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 1321
  • Fat 57g
  • Carbs 104g
  • Fiber 2g
  • Sugar 79g
  • Protein 50g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot over high heat and swirl to evenly coat. Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeño. Cook, stirring, until softened, 4 minutes.
  2. Add the cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened and their liquid is almost evaporated, 4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the beer and bring to a boil.
  5. Add the mussels, immediately cover the pot, and cook, occasionally shaking the pot, until all mussels are opened, 6 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the mussels with the chopped cilantro leaves, then divide among 4 bowls.
  7. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves and serve the mussels while hot with lime wedges for squeezing and bread for soaking up the cooking broth.
  8. Enjoy!
  9. Don't just wing it -- plan it! Use our meal planner tool in the Tasty app. Download here.

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