This appetizer is a huge hit with seafood fans. It’s easy to make and can be served in the cooking pot with a beautiful loaf of bread to dip into the sauce.

Mussels in Ginger Guinness Cream Sauce

Easy to make and a perfect way to break bread as an appetizer

5 from 1 vote

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Appetizer

Cuisine Irish

Servings

Calories 577 kcal

Equipment

vegetable scrubbing brush
5.5 quart heavy bottomed pot
Cutting board
bottle opener

Ingredients

4 pounds mussels
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 11.2 oz bottle Guinness Stout
2/3 cup water
1 1/2 tbsp spicy brown mustard
2 shallots large, peeled, cut into chunks
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp olive oil
2 pieces ginger peeled, 1 inches long each
1 loaf crusty French bread

Instructions

Scrub mussels with brush. Discard any that are broken. If they are open, tap lightly on the counter. If the mussel is good, it will close. Discard any that are questionable.
Peel ginger and cut two pieces, each one inch long
Peel and coarsely chop shallots
Melt butter on high heat, and add olive oil
Toss ginger and shallots into pan. Cook on high heat until nicely browned (about three minutes) Leave in pan for flavor.
Add the full bottle of Guinness
Add mussels and the water and place lid over the top of pan. Stir when needed to expose mussels to heat. Cook on high heat for about five minutes.
Mix mustard into heavy cream and pour the mixture over the top of the mussels. Mix to coat and cook another minute.
Serve with French bread

Notes

If any of the mussels do not open after cooking, discard.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 28gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 851mgPotassium: 651mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1181IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 9mg

Keyword cream sauce, French Bread, Guinness, seafood, shellfish

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Mussels in Ginger Guinness Cream Sauce