MUSSLES WITH TEQUILA, GARLIC AND CILANTRO

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Easy to make, but should be done right before serving. Serve with crusty bread or toasted tortillas.

Provided by Chef Jean

Categories     South American

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
2 lbs mussels, fresh, scrubbed
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup tequila, light
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup cilantro, fresh, minced

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a very large sauce pan(must be able to hold all of the mussels). Add the garlic and shallots and saute until translucent. Add the next 4 ingredients(not the cilantro) and continue to cook or about 6 minutes(shake the pan once in a while) or until the mussles open. Add the cilantro and shake to combine. Remove any mussels that did not open. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.9, Fat 22.5, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 109.5, Sodium 804.2, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 27.7

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