1 Docena De Choros A La Chalaca / 1 Dozen Chalaca Style Mussels Recipe
1 docena de mejillones con cebollas y jugo de limón por encima. / 1 dozen of mussels with onions and lime juice on top.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Cook the Mussels
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the mussels and cover the pot. Steam the mussels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they are fully open. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Prepare the Topping
While the mussels are cooking, finely chop the red onion and cilantro. In a small bowl, mix together the chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Assemble the Dish
Once the mussels are cool enough to handle, place them on a serving platter. Spoon the onion and lime mixture over the top of each mussel.
- 5
Serve
Serve the chalaca style mussels immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.
