Stout Mussels Recipe

Name: Stout Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 to 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 leek, white part only, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 bottle (12 ounces) stout beer; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme; 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, beards removed; 2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Servings: persons

4 to 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 leek, white part only, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bottle (12 ounces) stout beer
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, beards removed
2 tablespoons cold, unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

1
Cook bacon, stirring often, in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
2
Transfer to a paper towel to drain; discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat from the pan.
3
Add leeks to the Dutch oven.
4
Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are limp, about 4 minutes.
5
Add the garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6
Add the beer, bay leaf and thyme; heat to a boil over high heat.
7
Reduce the heat to a simmer; cook 2 minutes.
8
Add mussels; cover.
9
Cook, stirring once halfway through cooking, until all shells are open, about 5 minutes.
10
Turn off heat; transfer the mussels with a slotted spoon to 4 shallow bowls.
11
Whisk the cold butter into the liquid in the Dutch oven; season with salt, pepper to taste and a few drops of lemon juice.
12
Pour over mussels in bowls; garnish with reserved bacon.

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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: 4 to 6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1 leek, white part only, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 bottle (12 ounces) stout beer, and more.

Yes, Stout 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.

Stout Mussels

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