MUSSELS STEAMED WITH CIDER & BACON
Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- PREPARATION: Raw mussels MUST be alive when you cook them, so careful preparation is key. Wash them under cold running water until it runs clear, and scrub if necessary. Pull the 'beard' away from each individual mussel - this is the byssus thread, a protein the mussel 'spins' so it can attach itself to rock or rope. Drain and then check; if the shell is tightly shut, this is a good indication that it's alive. If the mussel is open, tap it sharply for a few seconds - if it is alive, it will close. Discard any that appear to be dead as they can decompose very rapidly, and eating one that you aren't sure of is not worth the risk. Don't check them too far in advance; cook within a few minutes to be on the safe side.
- Heat the butter in a pan large enough to easily fit the mussels, then fry the bacon for 4 mins, turning occasionally until it starts becoming crisp. Throw in the shallots and thyme leaves, then cook for 1 min until softened. Whack the heat up to maximum and add the mussels to the pan, then pour over the cider. Place the lid on the pan, give it a good shake, then cook the mussels for 5-7 mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that haven't.
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop the mussels into bowls and place the pan back on the heat. Bring the juices to the boil and stir in the crème fraîche, if using. Pour the sauce over the mussels. Serve with hunks of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
- COOKING TIPS: Mussels are most often steamed open over a small amount of flavoured liquid, as in Moules marinière, although they can also be oven roasted and are particularly good cooked 'en papillote' (in a bag). Wine, stock, beer and cider are all great for cooking mussels, but take care not to add salt to the liquid as mussel juice can be very salty. Drop the mussels into the liquid, cover with a tight-fitting lid, then cook until they have opened and the meat has settled into one side of the shell; this usually takes 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking as the meat shrivels and becomes tough. Check them all again before serving and discard any that haven't opened. If a mussel is unopened at this stage, this indicates that it was already dead. You will probably notice the colour of the meat varies between beige and orange. This is an indication of sex - beige for male and orange for female; there is no difference in flavour. Once cooked, mussels are usually lifted into a bowl and the cooking liquor is reduced by simmering. Pull the meat from one shell and then use that shell as a pincer to remove meat from the rest. Serve simply with crusty bread - lovely!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 18.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 4.45 milligram of sodium
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CIDER, SPRING ONIONS & CREAM
Steaming fresh 'moules' make the perfect sharing bowl - flavour with sweet cider, herbs and garlic
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the mussels in a colander to remove any dirt and grit. Pick through them, removing any stringy 'beards' from the shells. If any of the mussels are slightly open, tap them on the work surface to see if they close (which means they are still alive) and discard any that remain open.
- Melt the butter in a large heavy-based saucepan. Sauté the spring onions and garlic over a high heat for 1 min before pouring in the cider or perry. Add the thyme and the mussels, cover and cook for 3-4 mins or until the mussels start to open. Add the cream, season and stir in the parsley.
- Divide the mussels between bowls. Pour over the sauce and any spring onions left in the pan. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices/.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 586 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 59 grams protein, Sodium 3.4 milligram of sodium
MUSSELS WITH CIDER
Provided by Food Network
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large stock pot, place the mussels, hard cider, garlic, onion, and parsley. Cover, and bring to a boil. Simmer and cook until mussels have opened (5 to 10 minutes). Sprinkle mussels with black pepper and serve.;
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LEEKS, THYME & BACON
A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Scrub and de-beard the mussels. Heat half the butter in a pan, then sizzle the bacon for 3-4 mins until starting to brown. Add the leeks and thyme, then sweat everything together for 4-5 mins until soft. Turn the heat up high, add the mussels and cider or wine, then cover and cook for 4-5 mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels have opened. Discard any that don't open. Scoop the mussels and the other bits into a dish, then place the pan back on the heat. Boil the juices for 1 min with the rest of the butter, then pour over the mussels and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 12 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 2.76 milligram of sodium
MUSSELS WITH RED ONION, CIDER & CRèME FRAîCHE
Mussels are a real treat, but excellent value and sustainable. Serve this simple dish with crusty bread for a special meal for two
Provided by CJ Jackson
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the mussels. Scrub them to remove any barnacles and pull away the beard, then discard any that are damaged or won't close when tapped.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onions for 3-4 mins, then add the garlic. Pour the cider over and sprinkle in the sage, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until reduced by half.
- Add the mussels, cover and cook over a medium heat (shaking the pan occasionally) for 3-4 mins until they have opened. Lift the mussels into a bowl and keep warm.
- Bubble the cooking liquid in the pan for 2 mins, then carefully blend in the crème fraîche. Heat through and pour over the mussels to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.19 milligram of sodium
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