SALT SPRING ISLAND MUSSELS recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 04 2026
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Salt Spring Island Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Roar
Time30m
Serves4

dark matter beer, garlic, ginger, chilli, caramelized honey, grilled focaccia

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Grilled Focaccia

Method

Mussels Preparation

1

Prepare the Mussels

In a large pot, combine the dark matter beer, minced garlic, grated ginger, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

2

Add the Mussels

Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any that do not open.

3

Finish with Honey

Stir in the caramelized honey and remove from heat.

Grilled Focaccia Preparation

4

Prepare the Focaccia

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Brush the focaccia bread with olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt and fresh herbs.

5

Grill the Focaccia

Place the focaccia on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until the bread is crispy and has grill marks.