Cook Along with Chef Deniz: Mussels with Smoked Bacon, Leeks, Herbs, Steamed in Otter Pilsner

April 15, 2021

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Mussels with Smoked Bacon, Leeks, Herbs, Steamed in Otter Pilsner
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Mussels with Smoked Bacon, Leeks, Herbs, Steamed in Otter Pilsner

By Chef Deniz Tarakcioglu

April 15th, 2021

Ingredients:

1lbs of local mussels, scrubbed and bearded
100mL shallots, fine diced
100mL smoked bacon, finely diced
1 medium leek, sliced, white part only
50mL italian parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
100mlL butter
350m Angry Otter Pilsner
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 sprigs of thyme
Crusty Bread to serve with

Instructions:

Sauté shallots and garlic with a pinch of salt in olive oil until translucent. Add bacon and lightly brown. Add mussels and turn for 30 seconds to heat, add the beer, leeks, parsley, butter, thyme, cover with a fitting lid and steam for 3 minutes. Season with lemon juice, serve with bread.

Prep Time: 35 minutes

Cook time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2 servings