"I love almost all seafood. I love mussels. And all other seafood."

Ahmad, Massachusetts, USA

Mussels with Cider

2 shallots, diced

4 scallions, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, julienned

1 small chili, seeded and thinly sliced

2 lbs mussels, scrubbed, debearded, and sorted.

1/4 cup hard cider

Delicious bread, to serve

1. In a large pot, heat a knob of butter with a drop of vegetable oil. Add shallots and gently cook until translucent. Add all other vegetables, season, and cook until soft. 

2. Add mussels, give it a quick stir, and then add cider. Season with salt and pepper. Cover immediately and steam until the mussels have opened, about 3-5 minutes. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.

3. Serve immediately with warm bread to soak up the broth.