Killer Cajun Mussels Recipe

Name: Killer Cajun Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; 1 stalk Celery Rib, Diced; 1/2 whole Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 1 teaspoon Kosher Or Sea Salt; 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme; 1/2 teaspoons Celery Seed; 1 teaspoon Dried Fennel; 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder OR 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes (or More Depending On Your Taste); 3 cups Chicken Broth; 1/2 cups Beer; 1/2 whole Lemon; 2 pounds Live Mussels, Scrubbed; 1 loaf French Bread, Sliced

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Butter
1 stalk Celery Rib, Diced
1/2 whole Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Diced
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Kosher Or Sea Salt
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoons Celery Seed
1 teaspoon Dried Fennel
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon Chili Powder OR 1 Tablespoon Crushed Red Chili Flakes (or More Depending On Your Taste)
3 cups Chicken Broth
1/2 cups Beer
1/2 whole Lemon
2 pounds Live Mussels, Scrubbed
1 loaf French Bread, Sliced

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In a large, wide pot, heat the butter over medium-high heat until bubbling.
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Add the celery, onion, garlic and red bell pepper and saute until vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
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Stir in the tomato paste.
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Add the salt, dried thyme, celery seed, fennel, rosemary and chili powder (or chili flakes), chicken broth, beer and 1/2 lemon.
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Bring to a simmer and turn the heat to low.
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Let simmer for 10 minutes.
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Taste and season with more salt or chili powder if neeeded.
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Turn the heat to medium-high and add the mussels to the broth.
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Immediately cover and let cook for 3 minutes.
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Open the lid and use a large spoon to redistribute the musselstop to bottom; bottom to top.
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Cover and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until all mussels are cooked through.
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Mussels are cooked through when they have opened.
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Discard any that do not open.
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Serve with French bread.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Butter, 1 stalk Celery Rib, Diced, 1/2 whole Onion, Diced, 2 cloves Garlic, Finely Minced, and more.

Yes, Killer Cajun Mussels 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.

Killer Cajun Mussels

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