Mussels With Corn-Tomato Salsa Recipe

Name: Mussels With Corn-Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup cooked corn kernels; 1/2 cup each diced onion and tomato; 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus a few for garnish; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon salsa rocoto (see; Salt and pepper; 1 cup white wine; 30 clean, debearded mussels; 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

1 cup cooked corn kernels
1/2 cup each diced onion and tomato
1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus a few for garnish
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon salsa rocoto (see
Salt and pepper
1 cup white wine
30 clean, debearded mussels
1 lime, cut into wedges

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In a medium bowl, combine corn, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, vegetable oil, and salsa rocoto. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2
In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid over high heat, bring white wine to a boil. Add mussels, then cover and cook until mussels are open, about 3 minutes. Drain. Discard any closed mussels.
3
Shuck mussels, leaving them on the half-shell. Top each mussel with a spoonful of corn salsa. Arrange on a serving platter or individual plates (6 or 7 mussels per person). Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro leaves.
4
Peruvian Pantry: Salsa Rocoto. Aji rocoto is a chile somewhat like a red jalapeno. Salsa rocoto is a pureed sauce made with this chile and is available at many Latin markets. Asian Sriracha hot sauce makes an excellent substitute.
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Note: Nutritional analysis is per 6-mussel serving.

107

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup cooked corn kernels, 1/2 cup each diced onion and tomato, 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves, plus a few for garnish, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Corn-Tomato Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mussels With Corn-Tomato Salsa

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