Recipe courtesy of Alex Garcia
Mussels with Saffron, Guajillo Chiles, and Beer
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 25 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 small red onion, julienned
1 large round tomato, peeled, seeded, and julienned
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
Olive oil, for sauteing
1 guajillo chile, thinly sliced
Pinch saffron
1 pound mussels, de-bearded and cleaned
2 cups beer
Directions
- Saute red onion, tomato, and garlic in olive oil until soft and translucent. Add guajillo chile, mussels, and beer. Steam for 10 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Serve in a shallow bowl.
