mike's drunken mussels

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 small onion, diced
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lime, juiced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers (optional)
• 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• in a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. cook red pepper and onion in oil, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
• stir in tequila, water, lime juice, fresh pepper and jalapenos. bring to a boil, and dump in the mussels. sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels, and cover with a tight fitting lid. allow to steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all mussels have opened (discard any that don't).