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Spicy Steamed Mussels in Beer

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 entre portions, or 4 appetizer portions

Ingredients
  

  • 4 strips thick cut bacon
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 4 tbs unsalted butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lbs diced tomatoes about 2 large
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1 tbs red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup pale ale
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 ½ lbs black mussels cleaned and de-bearded
  • ¼ cup green onions diced
  • Bread for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or deep skillet cook the bacon over medium high heat. Remove the bacon from pot, chop and set aside. Pour off about half of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon still in the pan.
  • Add the butter and cook until melted.
  • Add the onions, cook until slightly browned.
  • Stir in the garlic, then add the tomatoes, jalapenos, red pepper flakes, beer, lime juice and chopped bacon. Bring to a low simmer.
  • Add the mussels, cover and allow to cook until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes.
  • Discard any that didn’t open. Sprinkle the green onions over the pan.
  • Serve with crusty bread.