spanish tapas recipes -
tiger mussels

One of the better-known spanish tapas recipes using mussels is "tiger mussels" or "mejillones tigre".

In Spain, mussels are one of the most affordable protein foods.

Delicious as they are, you can get a little tired of always eating them steamed.

So try this tapas recipe out for a different way of enjoying mussels!

Remove mussels from shells once cooked, but remember not to discard the shells as you'll need them later in the recipe!

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spanish tapas recipes - tiger mussels (mejillones tigre)

Ingrediants - for 4 people

Method

1. Heat a little oil in a pan, add the onion and garlic, and soften.
2. Mix in the chopped chilli and mussels.
3. Season, and cook for 2-3 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute.
5. Whisk in the milk and bring to boil - stirring.
6. Set mixture aside to cool - it will thicken further.
7. Spoon mixture into mussel shells.
8. Coat in flour, dip in egg and cover with breadcrumbs.
9. Deep fry in hot oil until golden, and serve.

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