Steamed Mussels with Fyne Ales Highlander beer and Arran mustard

Steamed Mussels with Fyne Ales Highlander beer and Arran mustard

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Preparation time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

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A simple, tasty dish to impress your dinner guests.

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2kg fresh Loch Fyne Mussels, scraped & cleaned
2 shallots peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic peeled and chopped
150ml Highlander ale
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
Sprig of oregano
175ml double cream
30gms Arran mustard
½ lime juice and zest
Small handful of flat leaf parsley chopped
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

-        Place a large saucepan on the stove; add the highlander beer, shallots and garlic, place on a moderate heat
-        add the Loch Fyne mussels, bay leaf, oregano and cover with a lid
-        as soon as the mussels open add the cream, black pepper and chopped parsley, replace the lid
-        shake the pan and allow to boil for a couple of minutes more
-        check the seasoning, add the Arran mustard, lime juice and zest, stir well
To serve, immediately!
Divide the mussels into large bowls evenly, pouring over the hot broth
Accompany with chunks of crusty bread and or bowls of chips!

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