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Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or a fan of simple yet flavorful dishes, steamed mussels with lime cilantro is a recipe you won't want to miss. This culinary delight combines the freshness of mussels with the vibrant flavors of lime and cilantro, creating a harmonious balance of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipe for steamed mussels with lime cilantro.

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STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LIME & CILANTRO



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Provided by Molly Stevens

Categories     Appetizers

Yield four as a main course; eight as an appetizer.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lb. mussels
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
1 large fresh jalapeño, seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 Tbs.)
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup dry white wine or white vermouth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. Asian chile sauce, such as Sriracha, or other hot sauce (optional)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the mussels in a colander under cold water, scrub the shells thoroughly, remove the tough, wiry beards, and discard any mussels with broken or gaping shells. While the mussels drain, heat the oil in a large, wide pot over medium- high heat. Add the carrot and jalapeño and sauté, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 2 min. Add the garlic and 1/2 tsp. of the lime zest, and continue to sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and raise the heat to high. As soon as the wine boils, add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam the mussels, shaking the pot once or twice, until the shells open, 5 to 6 min.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl and keep warm. Return the pot with the cooking liquid to the heat, add the cream, and boil until the sauce reduces just a bit, 2 to 3 min. Add 1-1/2 Tbs. of the lime juice, the cilantro, and the chile sauce, if using. Taste and add more lime juice and salt if needed. Ladle the mussels into wide, shallow bowls, pour some of the sauce over each portion, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize four as a main course; eight as an appetizer., Calories 292 kcal, Fat 125 kcal, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 14 g, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 27 g, Cholesterol 84 mg, Sodium 801 mg, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LIME AND CILANTRO



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Provided by schneier

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 pound Mussels
2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
1 medium Carrot peeled and cut into small dice
1 large Fresh jalapeno seeded and minced
2 cloves Garlic (about 1 tablespoon) minced
1 Lime finely grated zest and juice
1/2 cup Dry white wine
1/2 cup White vermouth
1/2 cup Heavy cream
1/2 cup Loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon Asian chili sauce, such as Sriracha or other hot sauce (optional)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • 1) Rinse the mussels in a colander under cold water, scrub the shells thoroughly, remove the tough, wiry beards, and discard any mussels with broken or gaping shells. 2) While the mussels drain, heat the oil in a large, wide pot over med- ium-high heat. Add the carrot and jalapeno and saute, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and 1/2 or the line zest, and continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds. 3) Pour in the wine and raise the heat to high. As soon as the wine boils, add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam the mussels, shaking the pot once or twice, until the shells open, 5 to 6 minutes. 4) Remove the pot from the heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl and keep warm. Return the pot with the cooking liquid to the heat, add the cream, and boil until the sauce redues just a bit, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons of the lime juice, the cilantro, and the chili sauce, if using. Taste and add more lime juice and salt if needed. 5) Ladle the mussels into wide, shallow bowls, pour some of the sauce over each portion, and serve immediately. NOTE: Serve with crusty bread or rolls, or jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 18.9750016453484 g, Carbohydrate 20.5186645778514 g, Cholesterol 147.384613625966 mg, Fiber 0.919630856822001 g, Protein 54.5695929867687 g, SaturatedFat 5.80962383189895 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (515g), Sodium 1385.02586780483 mg, Sugar 19.5990337210294 g, TransFat 3.58918999480861 g

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.

Provided by MURINMOON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1353.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MUSSELS WITH LIME JUICE AND MIRIN



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We used a wok as a steamer to simmer mussels in an aromatic broth of lime juice and mirin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 7 limes)
1/2 cup mirin rice wine
1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
1 lemongrass stalk, sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
3 scallions, sliced diagonally 1/8-inch thick
1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
2 pounds mussels, cleaned and beard removed
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place wok over medium heat. Add the lime juice, mirin, fish sauce, lemongrass, scallions, and chile pepper; stir to combine.
  • Bring to a simmer; add the mussels. Cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; remove and discard mussels that have not opened. Stir in the cucumber. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 g, Cholesterol 128 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 55 g, Sodium 1128 g

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LIME & CILANTRO



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The jalapeno and chili sauce supply a little kick and the lime and cilantro give a boose of fresh flavor. Pass the bread around to soak up all those lovely juices

Provided by Abby Girl

Categories     Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lbs mussels
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 lime, juice and zest of, finely grated
1/2 cup white wine or 1/2 cup vermouth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped
1/2-1 teaspoon chili sauce (optional) or 1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
kosher salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the mussels in a colander under cold water, scrub the shells throughly, remove the tough, wiry beards and discard any mussels with broken or gaping shells.
  • While the mussels drain, heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium high heat. Add carrot and jalapeno; saute, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and 1/2 tsp of the lime zest and saute until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and raise the heat to high.
  • As soon as the wine boils, add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam the mussels, shaking the pot once or twice, until the shells open, 5 - 6 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl and keep warm.
  • Return the pot with the cooking liquid to the heat add the cream, boil until the sauce reduces just a bit, 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add 1-1/2 T of the lime juice, the cilantro and chili sauce, if using.
  • Taste and add more lime juice and salt if needed.
  • Ladle the mussels into wide, shallow bowls, pour some of the sauce over each portion and serve immediately.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LIME & CILANTRO



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Steamed Mussels with Lime & Cilantro

Provided by MosheP

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 lb. mussels
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 small dice
1 large fresh jalapeño seeded and minced
2 cloves garlic minced (about 1 Tbs.)
Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup dry white wine or white vermouth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems coarsely chopped
1/2 tsp. Asian chile sauce such as Sriracha, or other hot sauce (optional)
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the mussels in a colander under cold water, scrub the shells thoroughly, remove the tough, wiry beards, and discard any mussels with broken or gaping shells. While the mussels drain, heat the oil in a large, wide pot over medium- high heat. Add the carrot and jalapeño and sauté, stirring occasionally until they begin to soften and lightly brown, about 2 min. Add the garlic and 1/2 tsp. of the lime zest, and continue to sauté until fragrant, 30 seconds. Pour in the wine and raise the heat to high. As soon as the wine boils, add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam the mussels, shaking the pot once or twice, until the shells open, 5 to 6 min. Remove the pot from the heat. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl and keep warm. Return the pot with the cooking liquid to the heat, add the cream, and boil until the sauce reduces just a bit, 2 to 3 min. Add 1-1/2 Tbs. of the lime juice, the cilantro, and the chile sauce, if using. Taste and add more lime juice and salt if needed. Ladle the mussels into wide, shallow bowls, pour some of the sauce over each portion, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21.179219088 g, Carbohydrate 18.087858453 g, Cholesterol 167.7633636 mg, Fiber 0.0358749984949827 g, Protein 54.68839203 g, SaturatedFat 8.7816225725 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (544g), Sodium 1347.7484282 mg, Sugar 18.051983454505 g, TransFat 3.7543321874 g

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH CORN AND TOMATOES - CHORROS A LA CHALACA



Steamed Mussels with Corn and Tomatoes - Chorros a la Chalaca image

Provided by Daisy Martinez

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ears corn, husked
2 pounds mussels (see Note)
1/2 cup water
1 large tomato (about 8 ounces), cored, seeded, and cut into small dice (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 small red onion, cut into tiny dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into small dice (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/2 serrano pepper, minced
1 lime, juiced
Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove as much of the corn silk as possible. Trim off the stalk ends from the cob. Stand the ears up on a cutting board and, using a short sharp knife, shave off the kernels. Get as much of the kernels as possible without cutting into the cob and be careful, the kernels have a tendency to fly all over the kitchen.
  • Put the corn kernels, mussels, and 1/2 cup water in a wide deep skillet or Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Steam, shaking the pan occasionally, just until the mussels open up, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • While the mussels are steaming, toss the tomato, red onion, yellow pepper, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, chile, and lime juice together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • When the mussels are open, scoop them out with a skimmer and put them in a serving bowl large enough to hold them comfortably. Add the tomato mixture to the mussel steaming liquid, give it a quick stir and pour everything in the pan over the mussels. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.

SPICY STEAMED MUSSELS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Place 4 oregano sprigs, 4 cilantro sprigs and 1 halved jalapeno on a sheet of foil; top with 1 pound cleaned mussels. Scatter 4 tablespoons cut-up butter and 3 sliced garlic cloves over the mussels and drizzle with the juice of 2 limes (add the squeezed limes to the pack as well). Fold up the foil, leaving room for the mussels to open. Grill over high heat until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes.

MUSSELS IN LIME-COCONUT BROTH



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Sweet, sour, and luscious, this broth is great for simmering shellfish, poaching your favorite fillet, or even used as a finishing sauce for whole grilled fish.

Provided by Drew Miller

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
1 dried red Thai chile
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
½ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt as needed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 pounds mussels, cleaned

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric, bay leaves, and chile pepper and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
  • Add ginger and tomato paste to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and lime juice. Mix in sugar and black pepper; stir well. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
  • Add mussels to the saucepan and simmer until all shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 766.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

SPICY THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Lime     Mussel     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated)
3 limes
a 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 1/3 cup. In an 8-quart kettle boil lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar over high heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add mussels, tossing to combine. Cook mussels, covered, stirring occasionally, until opened, about 5 to 8 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Chop cilantro and toss with mussels.
  • Serve mussels with lime wedges.

MUSSELS STEAMED IN COCONUT MILK, LIME AND CILANTRO



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Make and share this Mussels Steamed in Coconut Milk, Lime and Cilantro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large onion, chopped
5 -6 garlic cloves, crushed
2 red chili peppers, deseeded and chopped
2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 limes, juice only
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
4 1/2 lbs mussels, scrubbed

Steps:

  • Put the onion, garlic, chili peppers, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and cilantro into a large saucepan. Bring to the boil and cook for about 8 minutes or until the onions are cooked.
  • Check that all the mussels are tightly closed. If one is open, tap it - if it closes it's good, but if any stay open, throw those ones out.
  • When the onions are cooked in the saucepan, throw in all the good mussels, put the lid on and cook until the mussels are widely open.
  • Serve the mussels in their shells with the broth and some garlic bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1634.4, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 45.7, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 3941.5, Carbohydrate 186.8, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 147.7, Protein 87.4

COCONUT LIME MUSSELS



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Provided by Jeff Morgan

Yield Serves 6–8 as an appetizer, 4 as a main course

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
2 tsp minced lemongrass
3 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 cups/480 ml dry white wine
1 cup/240 ml unsweetened coconut milk
2 to 2 1/2 lb/910 g to 1.2 kg mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf (Italian) parsley or scallions

Steps:

  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and sauté until translucent, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and lemongrass and stir to mix well. Simmer until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the lime juice. Add the wine and stir, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pot.
  • Bring the wine mixture to a boil and cook for about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the coconut milk. Add the mussels to the pot, discarding any that do not close to the touch, and stir gently to coat them with the liquid. Cover and cook until all the shells have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
  • Divide the mussels among warmed bowls and ladle in the hot broth. Garnish with the parsley or scallions and serve at once.

Tips:

  • Fresh mussels are key: Make sure your mussels are alive and tightly closed before cooking. Discard any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly: Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels clean under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or seaweed from the shells.
  • Use a large pot: The mussels will expand as they cook, so make sure you have a large enough pot to accommodate them.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: Cook the mussels in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pot. Overcrowding will prevent the mussels from cooking evenly.
  • Steam the mussels until they open: The mussels are done cooking when they open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Serve the mussels immediately: Steamed mussels are best served immediately with your favorite dipping sauce or broth.

Conclusion:

Steamed mussels with lime cilantro is a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The mussels are steamed in a flavorful broth made with lime, cilantro, garlic, and white wine. The mussels are tender and juicy, and the broth is delicious. This dish is sure to please even the most discerning seafood lover.

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