Mussels With Fresh Coconut and Mint - New Zealand

1. 1

   Steam open the mussels by placing them in a saucepan with 1/2 cup water.

2. 2

   As the water comes to the boil, keep the lid on the pan until all the mussels have popped open.

3. 3

   Remove from the pan.

4. 4

   Let them cool a little, then remove the top shell of each.

5. 5

   Mix the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and spoon a little of this on to each mussel.

6. 6

   Crack the coconut open by hitting it hard around the circumference with a hammer or cleaver.

7. 7

   Discard the water in the centre and, using a potato peeler or a very sharp knife, cut curls or shreds of coconut flesh.

8. 8

   Top each mussel with a little shredded mint and coconut shreds.

9. 9

   Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.