Appetizer for 2

Beer Steamed Mussels with Bacon

Name: Beer Steamed Mussels with Bacon
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lb mussels; 2 cups beer of choice; 3 strips thick-cut bacon or pancetta; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup yellow onion; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp fresh parsley; 1 pinch paprika; salt and pepper (optional); 1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

$40.34for 420 minServes 2

Bacon, onion, garlic, and beer steam mussels until they open, creating a savory broth with butter and parsley.

Photo: kitchenswagger.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Clams and mussels, 2 lb$5.99/lb typical	2 lb	$11.98Typical price
	Prosciutto, 2 oz$1.20/oz typical	2 oz	$2.52Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$20.17

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Wine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$10.09 per serving$40.34 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb mussels
2 cups beer of choice
3 strips thick-cut bacon or pancetta
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup yellow onion
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp fresh parsley
1 pinch paprika
salt and pepper (optional)
1 dash crushed red pepper flakes

Steps

Scrub the mussels under cold water, pull away their beards, and discard cracked or open mussels that do not close when tapped.
Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes, then drain off excess fat.
Add the onion, garlic, butter, paprika, and red pepper flakes, then cook for 3 minutes.
Pour in the beer and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Add the mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5 to 7 minutes until they open and the meat reaches 145 F.
Discard any mussels that stay closed, then stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

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