Steamed Mussels with Corn and Tomatoes - Chorros a la Chalaca (Daisy Martinez) Recipe

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Steamed Mussels with Corn and Tomatoes - Chorros a la Chalaca (Daisy Martinez)
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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Note: Most mussels found in markets today are 'cultivated' meaning that they are raised in a controlled environment and are much less likely to be muddy or to sport beards, the wiry growths that protrude from the shell. If the mussels you buy have beards-you'll find them sticking out from between the shells about halfway down the flat side of the mussel-simply give the beards a good, firm tug to remove them. In any case, it's a good idea to rinse the mussels in a colander under cold water before cooking them.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 217.43 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 12%
Cholesterol 42.33mg 14%
Sodium 440.93mg 18%
Potassium 709.13mg 15%
Total Carbs 16.72g 6%
Sugars 3.35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 8%
Protein 19.73g 39%
Vitamin C 40mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 13%
Iron 13.2mg 73%
Calcium 55.1mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.47 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.78g 12%
Cholesterol 14.69mg 14%
Sodium 153.04mg 18%
Potassium 246.13mg 15%
Total Carbs 5.8g 6%
Sugars 1.16g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.73g 8%
Protein 6.85g 39%
Vitamin C 13.9mg 67%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 13%
Iron 4.6mg 73%
Calcium 19.1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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