PEI BLUEBERRY ALE, RED ONION AND LIME STEAMED PEI MUSSELS
| 2 pounds | PEI Mussels |
| ½ each | Red Onion, sliced |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 1 each | Lime, zested and juiced |
| ½ bottle | Gahan Blueberry Ale |
| 1 cup | Cucumber, medium dice |
| to taste | Salt & Black Pepper |
| 4-5 leaves | Fresh Basil, chopped |
Instructions
- Place mussels in a colander and rinse under cold running water to remove any dirt or sand; do not submerge.
- In a large pot combine mussels, red onion, garlic, lime zest & juice, and blueberry ale; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and steam mussels for 5-7 minutes or until all of the mussel shells have opened.
- Mix cucumbers into mussels and season with salt & black pepper. Place mussels and broth into a serving bowl. Discard any unopened shells. Garnish with basil and serve hot. If desired, serve with crusty bread to soak up broth.