Steamed Mussels in Beer
Lightly steamed mussels in a delicious mix of beer and other fun stuff all cooked over some hot Cowboy Charcoals!
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of mussels cleaned, bearded & closed (if the shell is open then they are dead)
- 2 tbsp of canola oil
- 3 tbsp of butter
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 12 oz of beer ale, ipa or belgian style
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ¼ cup of green onions chopped
- Chopped parsley garnish
- French baguette for juice
Instructions
- Use some Cowboy Southern Style Hardwood Lump Charcoal to light fire and let burn for 10-15 minutes. Once Charcoal is white hot, push into one pile for direct grilling.
- Place cast iron skillet over fire 2-3 minutes before cooking to preheat.
- First, add some canola oil and butter. Once butter has melted, add garlic, lemon juice, beer, salt and pepper. Stir and let simmer for 1 minute. Finally, add mussels and top with green onions. Let simmer until all the shells have fully opened (about 10-15 minutes).
- Pull skillet of charcoals, garnish with parsley, and enjoy!
Notes
Equipment: Cowboy Charcoal, Cast Iron Skillet, and Tongs.