Beer-Steamed PEI Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 lb (1 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter (or dairy-free oil substitute)
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, large, roughly chopped
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) salt
• 1/4 tsp (1.2 mL) pepper
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 bottle light beer
• 2 green onions, sliced

Method

1. 1

   Rinse fresh PEI Mussels under tap water. Discard any that do not close after being tapped.

2. 2

   In large shallow pan, melt butter over medium heat; cook onion, tomato, salt and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Squeeze lemon juice into pan; add remaining lemon. Add beer; bring to boil.

4. 4

   Add mussels, cover and simmer until mussels open, about 10 minutes. Discard any that do not open and the lemon; sprinkle with green onion.