Peruvian Style Mussels
Brighten up your appetizer game with these vibrant and flavor-packed Peruvian Style Mussels! This easy and elegant recipe brings together tender steamed mussels on the half-shell, topped with a zesty salsa made from fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a touch of heat from jalapeño or rocoto chili. A sprinkle of sweet corn kernels adds a delightful balance, while olive oil ties all the flavors together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this dish is perfect for entertaining or as a light, refreshing seafood starter. Serve these mussels chilled for an authentic Peruvian-inspired experience that will transport your taste buds straight to the shores of South America.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh mussels
- 2 medium Tomatoes (diced)
- 1 medium Red onion (finely diced)
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 cup Cooked corn kernels
- 1 small Jalapeño or rocoto chili (minced)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold water. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped, as well as any with cracked shells.
In a large pot, add 1 cup of water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the mussels, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Remove the mussels from the pot and allow them to cool slightly. Once cooled, carefully remove one half of each mussel shell, leaving the meat attached to the other shell. Arrange the half-shell mussels on a serving platter.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, corn kernels, jalapeño (or rocoto chili), olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the salsa topping.
Spoon the salsa mixture onto each mussel, ensuring each shell is generously topped.
Serve immediately as a chilled appetizer, garnished with extra cilantro if desired. Enjoy your Peruvian Style Mussels!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
502 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 128 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1239 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.0 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.1 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1169 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
