1 tsp. vegetable oil
½ red pepper, diced
½ small onion, chopped
½ cup tequila
¼ cup water
juice of 1 lemon
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 T. chopped jalapeno chilies (optional)
1 kg of fresh mussels, scrubbed and beards
1/3 cup chopped cilantro

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the red pepper and onion. Cook for 5 minutes stirring constantly. Add the tequila, water, lemon juice, pepper and jalapenos. Bring to a boil and add the mussels. Sprinkle the cilantro over the mussels and cover well. Let steam cook 3 to 4 minutes until all the mussels have opened (discard any remaining closed).