Mussels In Guinness Recipes

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE

Steps:

• To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
• In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.

MUSSELS IN GUINNESS & GARLIC

Steps:

• Put a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the mussels and remaining ingredients (except the parsley, lemon wedges, and bread) Cook, stirring once or twice, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until mussels open. Discard any that do NOT open.
• To serve, divide the mussels among shallow bowls and ladle the broth over them.Sprinkle with the fresh parsley, and serve with a lemon wedge and slices of bread to sop up the juices.

MUSSELS IN GUINNESS

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large lidded saucepan. Add the shallot, garlic and bacon and cook over a medium heat until the shallot is translucent and the bacon becomes golden brown. Add half the thyme and parsley along with the bay leaf and a little salt and pepper to season.
• Add the mussels to the pan. Discard any that are open and won't close when you tap them sharply. Add the Guinness and bring to the boil.Turn down the heat to simmer and place the lid on the pan. Leave for 3-5 minutes or until the mussells have opened from the steam.
• Remove from the pan and discard any unopened mussels. Add the cream and remaining herbs. Check the seasoning.
• Serve hot with bread and butter and a nice rocket salad with a crisp glass of Chardonnay.

GUINNESS MUSSELS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except Guinness, in a covered pot.
• Cook until all mussels open, then enjoy!
• Just before serving the mussels, pour the Guinness over the finished dish.