Jerk Mussels

Yes, you read right.  Not authentic jerk made in a pit or on a grill, but true to the jerk flavor.  

The idea for this dish came from two places.  Earlier this year at Revel Resort in Atlantic City we had the pleasure of dining at Mussel Pot right in the hotel, unbelievable experience.  We ordered a style simmered in a thick creamy sauce with sliced potatoes mixed in.  It was pretty damn good.  

About a month ago in Philly we stopped in for lunch at Nodding Head Brewery and while I didn't order the mussels on the menu I was impressed with the selection, one of which was Jerk flavored.  So I decided to combine the two ideas and throw some potatoes in my Jerk Mussel pot since I looovve potatoes. LOL

The flavor was on point, I used jerk seasoning, ginger, ground allspice, onions and thyme, and a couple other things I instinctively throw in any West Indian dish I cook.

I'm also happy I used the potatoes because I'm not sure how I would have liked the sauce as much with bread which is usually what mussels are served with.

This was what I ended up ordering at Nodding Head, Citrus Salmon, was really good food for a brewery.  They also had a macaroni and cheese appetizer which was unreasonably small in portion size, I could have eaten three of them myself.  Pretty damn good!!

Thanks for stopping by, any ideas what I should Jerk next?