Tread Lightly Lager Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

5 mins Prep Time

10 mins Cook Time

Written By

Stefani Poci

This recipe is sponsored by Muskoka Brewery.

If you’re looking for something unique, quick, delicious, and impressive, then you’ve come to the right place! These spicy beer steamed mussels with chorizo are so ridiculously easy to make and come together in as little as 15 minutes. They make the perfect appetizer or main course for any occasion. The addition of Muskoka Brewery’s Tread Lightly lager gives it a subtle malt sweetness and a hint of citrus.

Make sure to use fresh mussels for this recipe – it really makes a difference! Before you start cooking, add them to a large bowl and fill with water, lots of ice, and a hefty pinch of salt. I let them sit in the icy water for at least 15 minutes. Give them a few rinses to get rid of any sandy bits. The mussels should be tightly closed, so discard any cracked or open mussels. A quick tip is to give it a tap; if it doesn’t close shortly after that, toss it out.

Ingredients

Tread Lightly Lager Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

2 pounds fresh mussels, rinsed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup spicy chorizo, cubed
1 medium sweet onion, diced
2-3 whole cloves of garlic
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 cup of Tread Lightly Lager
3 tablespoons salted butter
Red chili for garnish (optional)

Directions

Tread Lightly Lager Steamed Mussels with Chorizo

6 Steps

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Step 2

Add diced onions and sauté until translucent.
Step 3

Add garlic, chorizo, and half of the chopped parsley, and sauté for 5 minutes until the chorizo is slightly browned.
Step 4

Pour in the beer and add the butter, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the butter melts and the mixture is well combined.
Step 5

Add the mussels to the pan, stirring them into the sauce. Cover the pan and cook until the mussels open, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 6

Garnish with the remaining parsley before serving.