Mussel With Tomato, Jalapeno & Tequila!

Izzy Knight's Note:

Ingenious creation of the Ontario restaurant, Monet's Table. I got this recipe from Bon Appetit. I made this for a dinner party appetizer; boy, are they gone quick! The sauce just melts my heart :0)

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup butter
• 6 garlic cloves , minced
• ¾ cup diced tomato
• ½ cup sliced green onion
• ½ cup thinly sliced celery
• 6 jalapeno chiles , chopped with seeds
• ¼ cup tequila
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 ¼ lbs mussels , scrubbed, debearded (about 40)

Directions:

1. Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic; saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Mix in tomatoes, then next 5 ingredients.
4. Add mussels.
5. Cover and steam until mussels open, about 7 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
6. Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to large bowl.
7. Simmer sauce uncovered until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Pour sauce over mussels and serve.