Jon Myrick Recipe: Steamed Mussels with Leeks and Tomatoes

Here’s a recipe from Proud Larry’s executive chef Jon Myrick that seems like it would be difficult until you see him make it and realize you can do it, too! Those at the Oxford Beer Fest saw it firsthand, and now you can try the recipe below. For the fest, Jon used Diamond Bear Southern Blonde for steaming his mussels, but feel free to experiment with any pale ale or lager.

Steamed Mussels with Leeks and Stewed Tomatoes

1 tbsp. butter
1 t. garlic
1/2 c. stewed tomatoes
1/4 c. leeks
1/8 c. parsley
salt and pepper, to taste
about 25 mussels
1/2 c. beer (Jon used Diamond Bear Southern Blonde at the Oxford Beer Fest)

Combine butter, garlic, tomatoes, leeks, parsley, salt and pepper in large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Once all are cooked through and combined, add mussels and beer and cover to steam. Mussels will be done when shells open (about 4 minutes).

Serves 2

 

The Oxford Beer Fest’s VIP Chef/Beer Pairing area was organized by EatingOxford.com. If you’d like information on how to hold a similar event at your venue, contact Liz@EatingOxford.com.