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How to Make "Tigres" - Spanish Stuffed Mussel Tapas

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Making Tigres - Gather All You Will Need

This recipe will serve 4-6 persons as an appetizer.

Gather the ingredients that you will need to make the tigres:

  • 2 lbs. (1 kg) mussels, cleaned
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 3-4 Tbsp Butter or Margarine
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4-5 Tbsp tomato sauce
  • (optional) 1/2 Tsp hot pepper flakes or 1/2 Small Hot Pepper, such as a Jalapeño
  • 1-2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • bread crumbs for breading

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