Steamed Mussels with Apple Cider
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Special Equipment: Instant Pot
Author: Zesty Paleo
Cuisine: French
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1 tablespoon palm shortening or coconut oil
- 2 shallots, sliced or diced
- 1 thick garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 bouquet garni (optional)
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the instant pot and melt the shortening. Add the shallots with garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Next add the cider, apple cider vinegar, bouquet garni and mussels. Cancel the sauté function.
- Close and lock the lid. Press Manual for high pressure and set cooking time to 1 minute. Once the time is up, quick release the pressure.
- Garnish with the parsley and serve!
Notes
Variations: You can make steamed mussels with cider and bacon by adding 2-3 bacon strips, cut into cubes. Once the oil is heated add the bacon strips and sauté for 2 minutes. Follow the rest of the steps as outlined in the recipe.
Recipe by Zesty Paleo at https://zestypaleo.com/aip-steamed-mussels-apple-cider/