Mussels With Lime And Corn (choritos A La Chalaca)

Mussels with Lime and Corn, also known as Choritos a la Chalaca, is a popular Peruvian dish that combines fresh mussels with a zesty lime and corn salsa. This dish is bursting with flavor and is perfect for seafood lovers.

Mussels With Lime And Corn (choritos A La Chalaca)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 4 ears of corn, husked and kernels removed
  • 1 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 4 limes, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring 1 inch of water to a boil. Add the mussels, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
  2. While the mussels are cooking, prepare the corn salsa. In a bowl, combine the corn kernels, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Once the mussels are cooked, remove them from the pot and let them cool slightly. Remove the mussels from their shells and place them in a serving dish.
  4. Spoon the corn salsa over the mussels, making sure to distribute the salsa evenly.
  5. Serve the mussels with lime and corn immediately, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
20g
Carbohydrates
15g
Fat
10g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Bowl Serving dish

Tools

Lime juicer

Serving suggestions

Serve the mussels with lime and corn as an appetizer or as part of a seafood feast alongside other Peruvian dishes such as ceviche and causa.

Tips & tricks

For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality mussels and ripe, juicy limes. Adjust the amount of lime juice and cilantro in the salsa to suit your taste preferences.

Cost

$20