Screamin Mussels Recipe
Shallot Cream Sauce, House Smoked Bacon, Pickled Serrano, Cilantro, Grilled Baguette
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove any beards.
- 2
Cook the Bacon
In a large pot, cook the smoked bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- 3
Sauté Shallots
Add the chopped shallots to the pot with the bacon drippings and sauté until translucent.
- 4
Add Cream and Mussels
Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Season and Finish
Crumble the cooked bacon into the sauce, add pickled serrano peppers, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir in chopped cilantro.
- 6
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