Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces Recipe

Name: Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder; 8 ounces (1 cup) beer (not dark); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil for frying; 2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and steamed , then shucked; Accompaniment: lemon wedges; Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
8 ounces (1 cup) beer (not dark)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and steamed , then shucked
Accompaniment: lemon wedges
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

1
Put 1/2 cup mayonnaise into each of 2 small serving bowls and whisk mustard into 1 bowl.
2
Whisk cilantro, lime juice, and curry powder into other bowl.
3
Season dipping sauces with salt and pepper and keep chilled, covered.
4
Whisk beer into flour in a bowl until combined well.
5
Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until thermometer registers 375F.
6
While oil is heating, pat mussels dry between layers of paper towels, pressing lightly.
7
Dredge 10 mussels in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in oil, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
8
Transfer mussels as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt.
9
Fry remaining mussels in batches in same manner, returning oil to 375F between batches.
10
Serve mussels immediately, with dipping sauces.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons coarse-grained mustard, 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces 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.

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Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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