Lifestyle
Mussels cooked in beer with bacon and olives
Mussels are a great natural source of lean protein, packed with iron, omega-3s and essential vitamins like B12.
If you’ve never tried mussels with beer, bacon and olives, you’re in for something a bit special. The beer adds a light, savoury depth, the bacon brings smoky richness, and the olives cut through with just the right amount of saltiness. It’s a mix that shouldn’t work – but absolutely does! Recipe compliments of Granny Mouse Country House & Spa.
Ingredients
- 1 lager style beer (some for sipping and some for your food)
- 300g mussels
- 1 medium red onion
- 50ml olive oil
- 5g crushed garlic
- 3g thyme
- 5g parsley, chopped
- 50g bacon
- 35g olives
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lemon
Method
- To a large pan, add your olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Once your pan is smoking, add in your bacon, onions and garlic and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
- Once your onions start to brown, add in your thyme and mussels and sauté for a further 2 minutes.
- At this point, you want to grab your beer and splash your pan with a generous amount forming the sauce for your dish.
- Season to your taste and if you are happy you can throw in your olives and toss your pan a few more times before serving.
- Once done, serve in a bowl with some bread rolls or cheesy puff pastry straws or even enjoy on its own with a spoon. Garnish with a lemon wedge and some fresh chopped parsley.
