Belgian Mussels Recipe
Green lip mussels, wheat beer, fennel, cream, pomme frittes
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Ingredients
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For the Mussels
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the green lip mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
- 3
Add Beer and Mussels
Pour in the wheat beer, bringing the mixture to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels and cover the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
- 4
Finish with Cream
Once the mussels are cooked, stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Allow to simmer for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Serve
Serve the mussels hot in bowls, drizzled with the broth, and enjoy with freshly made pomme frites on the side.
