Mike's Drunken Mussels recipe

4 servings

1 teaspoon cooking oil

1/2 red bell pepper, diced

1/2 small onion, diced

1/2 cup tequila

1/4 cup water

1 lime, juiced

freshly ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers (optional)

2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Cook red pepper and onion in oil, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Stir in tequila, water, lime juice, fresh pepper and jalapenos.

Bring to a boil, and dump in the mussels.

Sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels, and cover with a tight fitting lid.

Allow to steam for 3 to 4 minutes, or until all mussels have opened (discard any that don't).