Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
5 lbs

fresh blue cultured mussels

rinsed

1 tbsp

butter

0.25 cup

celery

finely chopped

0.25 cup

shallots

finely chopped

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

12 unit

beer

1 unit

lemon

cut into wedges

1 unit

flat leaf parsley

chopped

Step 1
~2 min

Rinse fresh blue mussels in a colander under tap water.

Step 2
~2 min

Set aside for a few minutes.

Step 3
~2 min

Tap any open mussels; discard those that don't close.

Step 4
~2 min

Add butter to a pot.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook chopped onion and celery with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 5 minutes).

Step 6
~2 min

Add the beer and fresh mussels.

Step 7
~2 min

Cover and steam over high heat until the mussels are open (6-8 minutes).

Step 8
~2 min

Squeeze lemon juice over the mussels.

Step 9
~2 min

Add parsley.

Step 10
~2 min

Pour into a large bowl to share.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Use a high-quality beer for the best flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be prepped ahead, cook just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot in a large bowl.

Accompany with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fries
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Ireland

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood dish in Irish pubs.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

St. Patrick's Day

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Game Day
St. Patrick's Day

Popularity Score

70/100

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