Name: Beer Steamed Mussels with Chermoula Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 cups (105 g) cilantro stems and leaves; 1 cup (35 g) parsley stems and leaves; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and halved; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes; 1 tsp ground coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil; 1 lemon, zest finely grated; 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice; 1 lb (450 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into sticks ¼ inch (5 mm) thick; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds; 1 cup (250 ml) Belgian-style white beer; 2 lb (900 g) mussels, trimmed and washed; Vegetable oil, for frying

Preparation

Chermoula Sauce
- In a food processor, finely chop the cilantro, parsley, garlic, red pepper flakes and spices. Transfer into a bowl. Add the oil, lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
Mussels and Fries
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 250°F (120°C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack or paper towels.
- Place the potatoes in a large bowl. Cover with water and let soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat very dry with a clean dishcloth.
- Blanch the potatoes in the oil for 5 minutes. Drain. Spread the potatoes out on the baking sheet. Set aside. Increase the temperature of the deep fryer to 350°F (180°C).
- Fry the blanched potatoes in the oil for 2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain well. Place the fries in a large bowl. Immediately season with salt and sprinkle with the black pepper and ground coriander. Mix well.
- Meanwhile, in a large pot, bring the beer to a boil. Let reduce for 5 minutes or until only about ¼ cup (60 ml) of beer remains at the bottom of the pot.
- Add the mussels. Cover and cook, stirring often, until the mussels have all opened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mussels from the pot and place in another large bowl. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Discard the cooking liquid. Add ¾ cup (180 ml) of the chermoula sauce to the mussels and toss to coat well. Serve the mussels and fries with the remaining chermoula sauce.

Beer Steamed Mussels with Chermoula Sauce

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Ingredients

Chermoula Sauce

Mussels and Fries

Preparation

Chermoula Sauce

Mussels and Fries

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