Beer Boiled Mussels

Name: Beer Boiled Mussels
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean, French, European
Ingredients: 2 lbs. mussels; 12 oz. pale ale beer (can also use chicken or vegetable broth); 4 tablespoons salted butter; 3 large garlic cloves, pressed; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 2 leaves fresh basil, chopped; 2 springs fresh rosemary, chopped

10 steps

Prep:5minCook:20min

These Beer Boiled Mussels are so flavorful and fun! Infuse the shellfish with your favorite beer for a light and summery recipe!

Updated at: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:01:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories273.2 kcal (14%)

Total Fat14.4 g (21%)

Carbs10.9 g (4%)

Sugars5.2 g (6%)

Protein15.5 g (31%)

Sodium546 mg (27%)

Fiber0.2 g (1%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 lbsmussels

12 ozpale ale beer

can also use chicken or vegetable broth

4 tablespoonssalted butter

3garlic cloves

large, pressed

¼ teaspoonsea salt

2 leavesfresh basil

chopped

2 springsfresh rosemary

chopped

Instructions

Step 1

Place mussels in a strainer in the sink and rinse them.

Step 2

If the mussels are open, tap them on the counter or a cutting board and see if they close. If they close, they are ok to use. If they stay open, discard them.

Step 3

Add beer, butter, and garlic to a pan over high heat, bringing the beer broth to a boil.

Step 4

Add the closed mussels and cover with a lid.

Step 5

Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the mussels have opened.

Step 6

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the mussels into a large serving bowl.

Step 7

Discard any mussels that do not open. I did this in about three batches.

Step 8

Once all the mussels are cooked, continue to cook the broth. Boil for an additional 3 minutes and pour the sauce over the mussels.