Mussles With Tequila, Garlic and Cilantro

Easy to make, but should be done right before serving. Serve with crusty bread or toasted tortillas.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 6  tablespoons butter
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons shallots, minced
• 2  lbs mussels, fresh, scrubbed
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup  tequila, light
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, fresh, minced

Directions

1. Melt butter in a very large sauce pan(must be able to hold all of the mussels). Add the garlic and shallots and saute until translucent. Add the next 4 ingredients(not the cilantro) and continue to cook or about 6 minutes(shake the pan once in a while) or until the mussles open. Add the cilantro and shake to combine. Remove any mussels that did not open. Serve.