Mussels Steamed in Spiced Beer
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- Served Person: Serves 6 as a first course
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 4 whole cloves
- minced fresh parsley leaves for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
- Carbohydrate 6 g(2%)
- Cholesterol 25 mg(8%)
- Fat 2 g(3%)
- Fiber 0 g(1%)
- Protein 11 g(22%)
- Saturated Fat 0 g(2%)
- Sodium 350 mg(15%)
- Calories 107
Preparation In a kettle bring the beer to a boil with the bay leaves, the cloves, the coriander seeds, the mustard seeds, the cayenne, the salt, and the lemon wedges and boil the mixture, covered partially, for two minutes. Add the mussels, steam them, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring once or twice, for 4 to 7 minutes, or until they are opened, and discard any unopened ones. Serve the mussels sprinkled with the parsley.
Preparation In a kettle bring the beer to a boil with the bay leaves, the cloves, the coriander seeds, the mustard seeds, the cayenne, the salt, and the lemon wedges and boil the mixture, covered partially, for two minutes. Add the mussels, steam them, covered, over moderately high heat, stirring once or twice, for 4 to 7 minutes, or until they are opened, and discard any unopened ones. Serve the mussels sprinkled with the parsley.
