Mike's Drunken Mussels Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Mike's Drunken Mussels Recipe). Shying away from the typical tomato or wine based steamed mussel recipe? This one features tequila and lime and it as easy as 1..2..3 to prepare! Serve right away with some crusty Italian bread to soak up the juice.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Mike's Drunken Mussels Recipe

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cooking oil

½ red bell pepper

diced

½ small onion

diced

½ cup tequila

¼ cup water

1 lime

juiced

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers

2 pounds fresh mussels

scrubbed and debearded

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Seafood

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot heat oil over medium heat. Cook red pepper and onion in oil stirring frequently for 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in tequila water lime juice fresh pepper and jalapenos. Bring to a boil and dump in the mussels. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels and cover with a tight fitting lid. Allow to steam for 3 to 4 minutes or until all mussels have opened (discard any that don't).

Nutritional Information

Mike's Drunken Mussels Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 132.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 7.4g 15%

Carbohydrates: 5.7g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 2.1g

Fat: 1.8g 3%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Cholesterol: 17.8mg 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 1088.1IU 22%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 32.3mg 54%

Folate: 21.4mcg 5%

Calcium: 40.1mg 4%

Iron: 8mg 44%

Magnesium: 11.7mg 4%

Potassium: 275.2mg 8%

Sodium: 174mg 7%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 16.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.