Peruvian Style Mussels 🇵🇪
Description:
Dive into the tantalizing flavors of Peru with this Peruvian Style Mussels recipe! Perfect for a quick and healthy meal, this dish is bursting with South American flair and is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Impress your guests or treat yourself to something special with this easy-to-make yet utterly delicious recipe. Plus, it’s low in cholesterol and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a guilt-free indulgence!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 205.2
- Fat: 6.6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 17.9mg
- Sodium: 192.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 31.5g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Sugar: 6.7g
- Protein: 11g
Ingredients:
- 12 mussels
- 2 onions
- 3 limes
- 2 hot peppers
- 1 1/2 cups of corn kernels
- 3/4 cup of chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 key lime (or regular lime)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rinse mussels thoroughly and scrub under running water. | 10 mins |
| 2 | Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed. | – |
| 3 | Cook mussels in boiling water and remove from pan as soon as they open, to prevent overcooking them. | 15 mins |
| 4 | Discard mussels that do not open. | – |
| 5 | Cool the cooked mussels. | – |
| 6 | Open mussels with a knife and place half on a serving dish. | – |
| 7 | Deseed, devein, and chop the hot peppers. | – |
| 8 | Combine in a medium-size bowl, onion, hot peppers, tomato, parsley, corn, oil, key lime juice, salt, and pepper. | – |
| 9 | Let mixture stand for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. | 15 mins |
| 10 | Place approximately 1 1/2 tablespoon of this mixture over each mussel. | – |
| 11 | Serve with lime wedges for an extra burst of flavor. | – |
Serving Suggestions:
- Serve the Peruvian Style Mussels as a main dish accompanied by crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice for a complete meal.
- Garnish with additional chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil for a touch of freshness.
Tips:
- Ensure mussels are fresh and tightly closed before cooking.
- Do not overcook the mussels to maintain their tender texture.
- Adjust the level of heat by adding more or fewer hot peppers according to your preference.
- For a heartier dish, add cooked quinoa or diced potatoes to the filling mixture.
Keywords:
Peruvian, South American, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Easy
Enjoy your culinary adventure with these delightful Peruvian Style Mussels! 🌟🍽️
