Cajun Beer Steamed Mussels

Cajun Beer Steamed Mussels

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch (about 8) green onions, white and light green parts only
• 2 shallots, sliced thin
• 6 oz bacon, diced
• 1 tbsp Code 3 Spices Sea Dog Cajun Rub
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb mussels
• 1 can lager, we chose Miller High Life (after all, it IS the champagne of beers…)
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup diced tomatoes
• Salt, to taste
• Toasted, sliced baguettes, for serving

Instructions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640 to 450°F. Place a Lodge 12” Cast Iron Skillet in the cooker to preheat. Add the olive oil. Once the olive oil is hot add the bacon green onions, shallots and Code 3 Spices Sea Dog Cajun Rub, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the ham is crisp and the shallots have softened, about 10 minutes.

Add the garlic, cook for one minute, then add the mussels and half of the beer and cook, covered, until the mussels begin to open, about 2 minutes. Uncover and add the butter and tomatoes. Continue cooking, stirring, until the butter has melted and the mussels have opened completely, a few minutes more. Taste sauce and season with salt as needed. Serve with the baguette.

This recipe was prepared on a Yoder Smokers YS640 Pellet Grill.