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Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles

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Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles

Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles

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Equipment

  • Sauté Pan - Ideal for cooking mussels in butter with added ingredients like chiles and sake.

  • Steam Pot (also known as a Chinese Bain-Marie) - Great for steaming mussels while keeping them moist and flavorful.

  • Crab Cracker Set - While not directly used, having the right tools can enhance your overall seafood cooking experience.

  • Mandoline Slicer (optional) - For preparing ingredients like chiles or vegetables that complement the dish.

  • Measuring Spoons and Cups - Essential for precise sake and other seasoning measurements.

  • Digital Thermometer - Useful to ensure seafood is cooked to safe temperatures, though not strictly necessary.

  • Silicone Cookie Sheet (optional) - Can be used as an alternative steaming setup if a steam pot isn't available.

  • Strainer or Colander for Shellfish - Important for rinsing and draining mussels before cooking.

  • Kitchen Scissors - Handy for opening packages of seafood or cutting spices without cross-contamination risk.

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 2 1/2 cups chopped green onions (about 10 large)

  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup sake

  • 6 Thai bird chiles with seeds or 3 small serrano chiles with seeds, sliced crosswise into thin rounds

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 3 large garlic cloves, pressed

  • 2 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat. Add green onions and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil. Add mussels. Cover pot and increase heat to high. Cook until mussels open, 5 to 6 minutes.
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Instruction 2

Divide mussels among bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil juices in pot to reduce slightly, about 1 minute. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over mussels; serve.
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