Salt Spring Island Mussels Cooked in Whistler Whiskey Jack Ale

Ingredients

Yield:

2 servings

• Salt Spring Island Mussels

  • 1lb Salt Spring Island mussels
  • 2 medium shallot, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium roma tomato, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1 pinch freshly ground pepper
  • 2 thick slices rustic country bread
  • 1 bottle Whistler Whiskey Jack Ale

Preparation

Difficulty:

Easy

Time:

15 Minutes 

 

1. Mussels

   1. In a sauté pan heat the butter and oil over medium heat and add the sliced shallot and garlic.
   2. Sauté until translucent and then add the chopped tomato and cook for a further minute seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.
   3. Add the mussels and beer and cover to steam over high heat for 2 minutes.
   4. Meanwhile, rub the bread with olive oil, salt and pepper and grill or toast under broiler.
   5. Remove the mussels from the heat and cook for a further minute, tossing the contents and adding the chopped herbs.
   6. Serve immediately, ideally with a beer!