Mussels with herbs and beer on a HOT WOK

If you're looking to cook a flavorful seafood dish with a quick and intense heat, this mussel recipe made on a HOT WOK gas burner is perfect! With fresh mussels, herbs, and a splash of beer, this dish comes together in minutes, locking in all the natural juices and bold flavors. Serve it with a cold beer for the ultimate seafood experience.

4 Persons. 

Ingredients:

• 2 kg mussels 🦪
• 1 tbsp butter 🧈
• 4 garlic cloves 🧄 (thinly sliced)
• 1/2 tsp chili flakes 🌶️
• 2 carrots 🥕 (diced)
• 2 celery stalks 🥬 (diced)
• 1/2 lemon 🍋 (sliced)
• 1 beer 🍺 (same type for serving)
• 2.5 dl (1 cup) crème fraîche 38% 🥛
• 1 handful of roughly chopped parsley 🌿
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions for HOT WOK:

1. Preparation: Start by thoroughly rinsing the mussels. Remove any damaged ones or those that don’t close when tapped lightly on the counter.

2. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the carrots and celery. Slice the garlic cloves thinly.

3. Heat the HOT WOK Gas Burner on high heat: Melt the butter in the wok, making sure it gets hot enough. Add the garlic, chili flakes, carrots, and celery. Sauté for a couple of minutes until the vegetables become slightly golden and fragrant.

4. Add lemon and beer: Add the lemon slices and beer to the wok and stir well. Season with salt and pepper. Let everything come to a boil over high heat.

5. Steam the mussels: Once the liquid is boiling vigorously, add the rinsed mussels. Stir quickly to coat them in the liquid. Cover the wok with a lid (or use a large lid that fits over most of the wok) and let the mussels steam for about 2 minutes, or until they open.

6. Finishing touches: Once the mussels have opened, remove the lid and crank the heat to maximum again. Stir in the crème fraîche and chopped parsley, mixing everything gently so the mussels are well-coated. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if needed.

7. Serving: Pour the mussels and the flavorful broth into a serving dish and serve immediately with a cold beer of the same type used in the dish.

Tip: The HOT WOK Gas Burner provides faster and stronger heat, making this dish even more delicious as the mussels steam quickly, preserving their juices and flavor!