Bbq Mussel Poor Boys Recipe

Name: Bbq Mussel Poor Boys Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 doz fresh mussels steamed, and removed from the shell Creole seasoning to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 c. minced onions; 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic; 1/2 lb shrimp shells; 3 x bay leaves; 3 x lemons peeled, sectioned; 2 c. water; 1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 c. dry white wine; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 c. heavy cream; 2 x French bread loaves cut in half, and toasted

Servings: persons

4 doz fresh mussels steamed, and removed from the shell Creole seasoning to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
1/4 c. minced onions
2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1/2 lb shrimp shells
3 x bay leaves
3 x lemons peeled, sectioned
2 c. water
1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. dry white wine
1/4 tsp salt
2 c. heavy cream
2 x French bread loaves cut in half, and toasted

1
Season the steamed mussels with Creole seasoning and pepper.
2
Chill the mussels while you make the sauce base.
3
Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
4
When the oil is warm, add in the onions and garlic and saute/fry for 1 minute.
5
Add in the shrimp shells, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and 8 turns of black pepper.
6
Stir well and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 min.
8
Remove from the heat, allow to cold for about 15 min and strain into a small saucepan.
9
There should be about 1 1/2 c..
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Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook till thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 min.
11
of barbecue sauce base.
12
In a large saute/fry pan, add in the cream and all of the barbecue base.
13
Stir and simmer for 3 min.
14
Add in the cooked mussels to the sauce.
15
Toss quickly.
16
To serve, slice the French bread lengthwise and open.
17
Spoon the BBQ mussels into the bread.
18
Slice and serve.
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This recipe yields 4 servings.

597

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 doz fresh mussels steamed, and removed from the shell Creole seasoning to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste, 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 c. minced onions, 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Bbq Mussel Poor Boys Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!