Ingredients
1T Olive Oil
1/2 LB fresh Mussels
1/4C Tequila
1 Bunch Cilantro
4 Clives Garlic, Chopped
1 Tomato, Diced
1/4 Stick of Butter
Preparation
Check mussels: any closed mussels arte fine, if they are open, tap them on the cutting board, if they close back up they are fine. If any stay open, throw away. Rinse mussels thoroughly. Heat a heavy sauce pan on the stove, add olive oil and garlic, saute for about 1 minute, until garil is soft, add mussels, saute briefly, then add cilantro, reserving 2 tablespoons, and tomatoes, toss, and deglaze with Tequila, then cover, cook until mussels are all open (1-2 minutes), remove from heat and stir in butter. Garnish with reserved cilantro and serve with french bread crustini.
