Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces

Dairy Free
Health score
18%
Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces
60 min.
8
628kcal

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Indulge your taste buds with an exquisite treat that brings the ocean's flavors right to your dining table - Fried Beer-Battered Mussels with Two Sauces! This dish is not only an exciting addition to your antipasti platter but also offers a unique twist that makes it stand out from regular seafood appetizers. The golden, crispy exterior envelops tender mussels, delivering an addictive crunch with every bite.

What makes this recipe particularly enticing is its creamy, dairy-free dipping sauces. You'll delight in the bright and zesty flavors of fresh cilantro and lime juice, perfectly complemented by a hint of curry powder in one sauce. Meanwhile, the other dip combines the rich, tangy notes of mustard with velvety mayonnaise, creating the perfect accompaniment to your fried mussels. Both sauces are incredibly easy to prepare, adding minimal preparation time while maximizing flavor.

This dish is versatile enough to serve as a captivating appetizer at your next gathering or a casual snack for a cozy evening at home. With just 60 minutes of preparation time, you can see how effortlessly impressive this dish can be. Gather your friends and family, and let them savor the delightful crunch and succulent flavor in each mouthful. Frying mussels may sound adventurous, but once you've tasted these beer-battered beauties, you'll understand why they're a must-try!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon curry powder 
  • cup beer dark (not )
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  • servings accompaniment: lemon wedges 
  • teaspoons juice of lime fresh
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • pounds mussels steamed cleaned (preferably cultivated)
  • tablespoons mustard coarse-grained
  • 1.5 quarts vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Put 1/2 cup mayonnaise into each of 2 small serving bowls and whisk mustard into 1 bowl.
  2. Whisk cilantro, lime juice, and curry powder into other bowl. Season dipping sauces with salt and pepper and keep chilled, covered.
  3. Whisk beer into flour in a bowl until combined well.
  4. Heat oil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until thermometer registers 375°F.
  5. While oil is heating, pat mussels dry between layers of paper towels, pressing lightly.
  6. Dredge 10 mussels in batter, letting excess drip off, and fry in oil, stirring, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes.
  7. Transfer mussels as fried with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, then season with salt. Fry remaining mussels in batches in same manner, returning oil to 375°F between batches.
  8. Serve mussels immediately, with dipping sauces.

Nutrition Facts

Calories628kcal
Protein5.89%
Fat83.94%
Carbs10.17%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.75
Glycemic Load
10.23
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
22.163478307102%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.24mg
Hesperetin
0.39mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.24mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg
Gallocatechin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:627.88kcal
31.39%
Fat:58.09g
89.37%
Saturated Fat:8.98g
56.1%
Carbohydrates:15.84g
5.28%
Net Carbohydrates:15.1g
5.49%
Sugar:0.33g
0.37%
Cholesterol:27.95mg
9.32%
Sodium:406.73mg
17.68%
Alcohol:1.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.46%
100%
Protein:9.17g
18.35%
Vitamin B12:6.98µg
116.32%
Vitamin K:111.53µg
106.22%
Manganese:2.11mg
105.35%
Selenium:33.97µg
48.52%
Vitamin E:4.2mg
28.02%
Iron:3.22mg
17.87%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.41%
Phosphorus:147.71mg
14.77%
Folate:56.94µg
14.23%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.7%
Vitamin B3:2.04mg
10.19%
Zinc:1.12mg
7.49%
Magnesium:28.37mg
7.09%
Vitamin C:5.6mg
6.78%
Potassium:229.08mg
6.55%
Copper:0.09mg
4.49%
Vitamin B5:0.44mg
4.39%
Fiber:0.74g
2.96%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.92%
Calcium:25.44mg
2.54%
Vitamin A:123.55IU
2.47%
Source:Epicurious