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.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Spoon the corn salsa over the mussels, making sure to distribute the salsa evenly.
- 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