Steamed Mussel with Vedett

How to make steamed mussels with Vedett Extra White*

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 pounds mussels, cleaned, debearded
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 small rib celery, thinly sliced
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 1/4 tsp fresh thyme leaves or 1/8 tsp dried
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle Vedett Extra White
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 crusty baguette, cut into 1-inch-wide slices

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

• Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet;
• add shallots and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

STEP 2

• Add mussels; add Vedett* beer, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper to taste. Cover.
• Cook untill mussels are open, about 4-6 minutes, keeping pan moving frequently. Discard mussels that do not open.
• Serve in shallow bowls.