New Zealand Greenshell Mussels With Salsa And Tequila Recipe

Name: New Zealand Greenshell Mussels With Salsa And Tequila
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs New Zealand Greenshell mussels; 2 T oil; 1 small onion, diced; 5 cloves finely chopped garlic; 6 large tomatoes, diced; 2 sliced jalapeno chillis; 2 spring onions, finely sliced; 200 ml Tequila; 3 T fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 T coarse sea salt; 100 ml water

Servings: persons

2 lbs New Zealand Greenshell mussels
2 T oil
1 small onion, diced
5 cloves finely chopped garlic
6 large tomatoes, diced
2 sliced jalapeno chillis
2 spring onions, finely sliced
200 ml Tequila
3 T fresh lime juice
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 T coarse sea salt
100 ml water

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To make the salsa:
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1. Fry the onions and garlic until golden.
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2. Add the tomatoes, chillis and spring onions.
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3. Add the lime juice and 100ml of the Tequila.
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4. Stir carefully and heat through.
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5. Add the cilantro and season with salt to taste.
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In a large pot add the water and 100 ml of the Tequila. Place the mussels in the pot and heat through (about 5 mins for defrosted or 8 mins for frozen mussels)
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Serve the mussels immediately. Drizzle the salsa over the mussels or alternatively serve it on the side.

530

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs New Zealand Greenshell mussels, 2 T oil, 1 small onion, diced, 5 cloves finely chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, New Zealand Greenshell Mussels With Salsa And Tequila 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.

New Zealand Greenshell Mussels With Salsa And Tequila

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