Bbq Mussel Poor Boys
Instructions:
- 4 Dozen fresh mussels; steamed and removed; from the shell
- Creole seasoning
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/4 Cup Chopped onions
- 2 Tablespoon Minced garlic
- 1/2 Pound Shrimp shells
- 3 Bay leaves
- 3 Lemons; peeled and sectioned
- 2 Cup Water
- 1/2 Cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 Cup Dry white wine
- 1/4 Teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cup Heavy cream
- 2 Loaves French bread; cut in half and toasted
- Season the steamed mussels with Creole seasoning and pepper.
- Refrigerate the mussels while you make the sauce base and biscuits.
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute. Add the shrimp shells, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and 8 turns of black pepper.
- Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, allow to cool for about 15 minutes and strain into a small saucepan. There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
- Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook until thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 minutes.
- Makes about 4 to 5 tablespoons of barbecue sauce base.
- In a large saute pan, add the cream and all of the barbecue base.
- Stir and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the cooked mussels to the sauce.
- Toss quickly. To serve, slice the
- French bread lengthwise and open.
- Spoon the BBQ mussels into the bread.
- Slice and serve.
- Yield: 4 servings