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
How to make
Bbq Mussel Poor Boys
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.