Mike’s Drunken Mussels

Description

Shying away from the typical tomato or wine based steamed mussel recipe? This one features tequila and lime and it as easy as 1..2..3 to prepare! Serve right away with some crusty Italian bread to soak up the juice.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• ½ red bell pepper, diced
• ½ small onion, diced
• ½ cup tequila
• ¼ cup water
• 1 lime, juiced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers (Optional)
• 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Servings: 4