Grilled mussels with IPA beer, lemon and fresh herbs

Ingredients

• 1 kg (2 lb) of mussels, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1 1/2 cup of IPA Session beer
• The juice of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped + a little for the service
• Salt and pepper from the mill
• Equipement required : BBQ wok

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Préparation ---

2. 2

   In a large saucepan over medium heat, add oil and 1 tbsp. butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the oregano and thyme and mix. Continue cooking for 1 minute.

4. 4

   Add the beer, the lemon juice, the remaining butter and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, at low bubbles, stirring. Remove from heat and reserve.

5. 5

   Preheat the BBQ to maximum intensity, the wok on the grates.

6. 6

   Add the mussels in the basket and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the mussels are all open.

7. 7

   Throw the mussels and parsley in the saucepan and crank at high heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, mixing, to coat the mussels with the juice.

8. 8

   Divide the mussels and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve with a bread baguette or French fries !!!