Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 bottle of pale beer (12 oz)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the beer and bring to a simmer.
- Add the mussels, cover, and steam until shells open, about 5-7 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that do not open. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges alongside crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh mussels for optimal flavor and safety.
- Ensure mussels are properly cleaned before cooking.
- You can substitute the beer with white wine for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: British-inspired Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
