Mussels With Smoky Bacon, Lime, and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Mussels With Smoky Bacon, Lime, and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 200 g lean bacon; 2 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 14 ounces plum tomatoes, drained and finely chopped or 12 lb of fresh plum tomato, finely chopped; ½ cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 3 12 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Servings: persons

200 g lean bacon
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed
salt & freshly ground black pepper
14 ounces plum tomatoes, drained and finely chopped or 12 lb of fresh plum tomato, finely chopped
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons ketchup
3 12 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1
Cook the bacon in a large, heavy pan over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes.
2
Pour off all but two tablespoons of the fat.
3
Add the shallots and jalapeno, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 4 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
5
Add the wine and ketchup and simmer until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
6
Increase the heat to high and add the mussels.
7
Cover and cook, shaking the pan a few times until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.
8
With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to four large shallow bowls.
9
Off heat, stir in the lime juice, cilantro, and butter.
10
Ladle the sauce over the mussels.

352

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 200 g lean bacon, 2 large shallots, thinly sliced, 1 large jalapeno, thinly sliced into rings, seeds removed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Smoky Bacon, Lime, and Cilantro falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mussels With Smoky Bacon, Lime, and Cilantro

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