Beer Steamed Mussels
In my opinion, New Zealand Green Lipped mussels are the best you can get.
Prep: 5 minutes | Cook: 20 minutes | Total: 25 minutes | Serves: 2
Ingredients:
Shopping List:
Oil
1 Chorizo Sausage, Roughly Chopped
1 Shallot, Sliced
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Tbsp Butter
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1.5- 2kg NZ Green Lipped Mussels, Cleaned & De-bearded
1/2 Can Beer, Use your favourite
1 Bunch Fresh Parsley, Chopped
METHOD:
Step 1
Place a large pot over a medium to high heat. For this cook I’m using my Cobb grill and Cobb grill saucepan.
Step 2
Add the chopped chorizo to the saucepan along with a splash of oil and fry until it begins to colour and turn crispy. Follow this with the sliced shallot and garlic, and continue to fry until fragrant. About a minute. Next add the smoked paprika and butter, cooking for a further minute.
Step 3
Pop the cleaned and de-bearded mussels into the pot, followed by a generous pour of your favourite beer, I like to use a good hazy. Place a lid over the top and cook until the mussels have opened. Make sure you discard any unopened mussels.
Step 4
Garnish with parsley and get stuck in. My favourite side to any mussel recipe is a good garlic bread. This way you can soak up all the juices.
Enjoy.