Elliott's Oyster House - Tequila Lime Mussels

 

If you're anything like me you cringe when you hear the word "tequila." For some reason any mention of this agave-based spirit quickly transports me to a number of regretful nights out where tequila manages to sneak its way in on my list of consumed beverages. Fortunately, unlike shots of tequila, this dish won't leave you reaching for aspirin in the morning. Instead it provides a delicious twist on an old classic: mussels in a white wine sauce. A friend suggested this recipe in honor of his favorite Seattle restaurant, Elliott's Oyster House, that's notorious for their Tequila Lime Mussels. As I licked my bowl clean, I voted this dish a success!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Blue mussels 
• 1/2 oz Jalapeno peppers, cut in to rings
• 2 tbsp Sherry
• 1/4 cup Clam juice
• 1 tsp Garlic minced
• 1 oz Whole butter
• 1/4 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Cilantro minced
• 1 tbsp Tequila 
• Juice of 1/2 a lime and zest
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• French bread, sliced
• Lime wedges and Cilantro for garnish
• Optional: Linguine and Pecorino Romano (Scroll down for additional steps)

 

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients (except bread and garnish) into a sauce pan and cover.
2. Heat over medium until mussels open completely and the liquid has come to a boil.
3. Remove mussels from broth and set aside.
4. Continue to reduce sauce for a few minutes and adjust seasoning to taste.
5. Return mussels to the sauce. Toss to coat. 
6. Place in a serving dish and serve with bread for dipping.
7. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

 

Optional:

1. Follow steps 1-4 above. 
2. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add salt and linguine to the water and cook until pasta is al dente.
3. When adding mussels back in to the sauce in step 5 also add pasta and toss to coat. If sauce is too thick add some starch water from the pasta to thin.
4. Transfer mussels, broth and pasta to a serving dish and garnish with shaved Pecorino Romano and cilantro.

 

Comments

[Julie]

Can I hire you as a chef?? Pleasssseee?

[Oysters]

Refreshing recipe.. Seems different from the traditional oyster preparation..
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Nothing like vegetables for your own backyard. I could go for houses that has a lot of space for a backyard planting area.

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This recipe is popular in Thailand except for the spices used. As we all know, Thai wants their food to be a blend of spicy-salty-sour. This one's western style.

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