How to Make "Tigres" - Spanish Stuffed Mussel Tapas

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

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

• 2 lbs. 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 Peppers Flakes or 1/2 Small Hot Pepper, such as a Jalapeño
• 1-2 Eggs, Lightly Beaten
• Bread Crumbs

• Making Tigres - Gather All You Will Need
• Making Tigres - Clean and Cook the Mussels
• Making Tigres - Chop the Mussels, Onion and Garlic
• Making Tigres - Make the Béchamel Sauce
• Making Tigres - Fill the Mussel Shells
• Making Tigres - Bread and Fry the Tigres