Mussels

landhoney · 03-03-2009, 09:08 AM

Dinner at the parents the other night and I made a mussel 'recipe' I saw on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. I put recipe in quotes because it is not exact, Bobby's competitor showed how to make the dish but did not give exact measurements.

1 Large Serving:

3 Slices bacon, sliced in thin strips (amount I used)
2 med-large shallots
Juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon (to taste)
Half stick butter
1 bunch basil (to taste)
salt/pepper
several cups white wine (don't remember what he used, I used Pinot Gris)
Blue Cheese (I used Gorgonzola)
2 cloves minced garlic
Mussels (one full serving, ~24 I'd guess)

Fry up the bacon, then add the shallots, add the butter and then alll the other ingredients but the blue cheese. Simmer for a few minutes, adjust to taste. (all in same pot)
Add the mussels and a few crumbles of the blue cheese to melt into the sauce/broth. Cook mussels to desired doneness. Plate and add the rest of the blue cheese on top.

It easily ranked up there with the best mussels I've ever had (plenty, here and abroad). There is a lot of flavor beside the mussels, maybe not for 'purists'. But putting that aside it was delicious.

BTW, mussels are a great dinner party dish/appetizer. You just create a flavorful broth you like (you could easily make a few options) add the mussels and don't overcook them, and you're done.

Mugen910 · 03-03-2009, 09:08 AM

I'm not a seafood guy but for some reason I love mussels!

pnoon · 03-03-2009, 09:08 AM

mmmmmm . . . . mussels

goalie204 · 03-03-2009, 10:25 AM

sounds good. Mussels rock, but my favorite method is simple tomato/onion/garlic and white wine, maybe some fresh herbs

Geppetto · 03-03-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by goalie204

sounds good. Mussels rock, but my favorite method is simple tomato/onion/garlic and white wine, maybe some fresh herbs

I'll 2nd that! + a pound of linguini

Smokin Gator · 03-03-2009, 06:52 PM

That recipe is killer... just quadruple the garlic!!

SeanGAR · 03-03-2009, 07:19 PM

Mussels just remind me of summer.

1. Go to the ocean at low tide. Pick a rocky spot that doesn't drop off much. Bring two 5 gallon buckets.
2. Pick mussels off the rocks.
3. Bring them home and steam them in the largest pot in the house outdoors on the grill.
4. Melt some butter.
5. Open some beer.
6. Pound the mussels dipped in butter outside on the picnic table. No vegetables. No potato salad. No filler.
7. Light a nice cigar in the hammock

Oh yeah ....

pnoon · 03-03-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeanGAR

Mussels just remind me of summer.

1. Go to the ocean at low tide. Pick a rocky spot that doesn't drop off much. Bring two 5 gallon buckets.
2. Pick mussels off the rocks.
3. Bring them home and steam them in the largest pot in the house outdoors on the grill.
4. Melt some butter.
5. Open some beer.
6. Pound the mussels dipped in butter outside on the picnic table. No vegetables. No potato salad. No filler.
7. Light a nice cigar in the hammock

Oh yeah ....

Now your talkin', Brother.

DMK · 03-03-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

mmmmmm . . . . mussels

03-28-2009, 10:46 AM

oh my goodness, mussels with white wine and garlic and tomato with sourdough to dip, my fav

M1903A1 · 03-28-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pnoon

mmmmmm . . . . mussels

03-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#1
landhoney Mr. Charisma Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Seth Location: In the forest Posts: 2,639 Trading: (32)	Mussels Dinner at the parents the other night and I made a mussel 'recipe' I saw on Throwdown with Bobby Flay. I put recipe in quotes because it is not exact, Bobby's competitor showed how to make the dish but did not give exact measurements. 1 Large Serving: 3 Slices bacon, sliced in thin strips (amount I used) 2 med-large shallots Juice of 1/2 - 1 lemon (to taste) Half stick butter 1 bunch basil (to taste) salt/pepper several cups white wine (don't remember what he used, I used Pinot Gris) Blue Cheese (I used Gorgonzola) 2 cloves minced garlic Mussels (one full serving, ~24 I'd guess) Fry up the bacon, then add the shallots, add the butter and then alll the other ingredients but the blue cheese. Simmer for a few minutes, adjust to taste. (all in same pot) Add the mussels and a few crumbles of the blue cheese to melt into the sauce/broth. Cook mussels to desired doneness. Plate and add the rest of the blue cheese on top. It easily ranked up there with the best mussels I've ever had (plenty, here and abroad). There is a lot of flavor beside the mussels, maybe not for 'purists'. But putting that aside it was delicious. BTW, mussels are a great dinner party dish/appetizer. You just create a flavorful broth you like (you could easily make a few options) add the mussels and don't overcook them, and you're done. Last edited by landhoney; 03-03-2009 at 09:14 AM. Reason: add ingredient

03-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#2
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Mussels I'm not a seafood guy but for some reason I love mussels! __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

03-03-2009, 09:08 AM	#3
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Mussels mmmmmm . . . . mussels __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

03-03-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Mussels sounds good. Mussels rock, but my favorite method is simple tomato/onion/garlic and white wine, maybe some fresh herbs

03-03-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Mussels That recipe is killer... just quadruple the garlic!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-03-2009, 07:19 PM	#7
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: Mussels Mussels just remind me of summer. 1. Go to the ocean at low tide. Pick a rocky spot that doesn't drop off much. Bring two 5 gallon buckets. 2. Pick mussels off the rocks. 3. Bring them home and steam them in the largest pot in the house outdoors on the grill. 4. Melt some butter. 5. Open some beer. 6. Pound the mussels dipped in butter outside on the picnic table. No vegetables. No potato salad. No filler. 7. Light a nice cigar in the hammock Oh yeah .... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?

03-28-2009, 10:46 AM	#10
Punchlover Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Mussels oh my goodness, mussels with white wine and garlic and tomato with sourdough to dip, my fav