Steamed Mussels With Lime & Cilantro Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs mussels
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into small dice
1 large jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 tbsp 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 tsp chili sauce
kosher salt

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	272.28 Kcal (1140 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.83g	17%
Cholesterol	73.77mg	25%
Sodium	665.19mg	28%
Potassium	788.56mg	17%
Total Carbs	12.02g	4%
Sugars	0.84g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	2%
Protein	27.63g	55%
Vitamin C	23.8mg	40%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	9.2mg	51%
Calcium	73.1mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.95 Kcal (418 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.97g	17%
Cholesterol	27.08mg	25%
Sodium	244.17mg	28%
Potassium	289.45mg	17%
Total Carbs	4.41g	4%
Sugars	0.31g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.22g	2%
Protein	10.14g	55%
Vitamin C	8.7mg	40%
Iron	3.4mg	51%
Calcium	26.8mg	7%

* 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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