Spicy Mussels With Mexican Seasonings Recipe

Name: Spicy Mussels With Mexican Seasonings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds fresh mussels; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 scallions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh ripe tomato; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 2 cups dry white wine; Juice of 1 lime; 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander

Servings: persons

1
Scrub and debeard the mussels.
2
In a saucepan large enough to hold the mussels with room to spare heat three tablespoons of the oil.
3
Add the onion, scallions and garlic and saute over low heat until tender.
4
Add the tomatoes and jalapeno peppers and bring to a simmer.
5
Stir in the mussels and add the wine.
6
Return to a simmer, cover and cook over medium heat until the mussels have opened, about 10 minutes.
7
Remove the mussels to individual bowls, discarding any that have not opened.
8
Add the lime juice and coriander to the sauce, pour over the mussels and serve.

188

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 4 pounds fresh mussels, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 4 scallions, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Mussels With Mexican Seasonings 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Mussels With Mexican Seasonings

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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