Steamed Mussels with Stella Artois Cidre Pear and Parsley Shallot Mix

Try this easy yet impressive dish from chef Tom Aikens
Serves 4TomTom Aikens

Ingredients
For the parsley shallot mix:
  • 350g finely diced shallots
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 8g chopped thyme
  • 8 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 300ml cider
For the mussels:
  • 2kg of prepared mussels
  • 200ml cider
  • 50g cold Butter diced
  • 4g Chopped parsley
  • 10 turns milled pepper

Method
1. Place the shallot mix into a pan and reduce to nothing so the mix is almost dry
2. Place the mussels into a hot pan then add the cider and the shallot mix
3. Cover with a lid, steam for 2 minutes till they just open and then stir in the butter, parsley, stir this in and serve in a large white bowl, sprinkle with chopped parsley

For further tips, watch the video below: