New Zealand Greenshell Mussels With Salsa And Tequila Food

NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL MUSSELS

Steps:

• Bring ingredients to a soft boil for ten minutes.
• Remove shells and allow to simmer. Adjust broth with 2 tsp of sugar and 2 tsp of fresh squeezed lime juice.
• Star anise small pinch of five spicegrating of nutmeg small pinch of ginger powder pinch of red pepper seedsmint and basil leaves.
• The mussels were served with a small amount of broth ladled over the mussels to keep them warm.

NEW ZEALAND STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• Steam mussels in all ingredients, but cream, under cover until opened.
• Once opened remove mussels and pour in cream in the "mussel stock".
• Heat and pour over mussels.

TEQUILA MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large nonreactive skillet with a lid, over medium-high heat, add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onions, peppers and jicama. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tequila. Place the pan back over the heat and carefully flame the pan. Shake the pan back and forth several times until the flame dies out. Add the tomatoes, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer. Add the mussels. Season with salt and pepper. Cover with a lid and cook until the mussels have opened, about 4 to 6 minutes. Remove the lid and add the cilantro. Preheat the fryer. Fry the tortillas until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Creole seasoning. To serve: Spoon the mussels and vegetables in the serving bowls. Ladle the liquid over the mussels. Pile the fried tortillas in the center of each bowl.

MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Thaw the mussels.
• Drain them well, squeezing out extra liquid from the mussels.
• Put them on a cookie sheet.
• In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Squeeze the lemon over the mussels.
• Put the bread crumb mixture equally on the mussels and press down a little.
• Broil for 5 to 6 minutes until the bread crumb mixture is crunchy and brown and the mussles are cooked.
• Serve and enjoy!

NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL MUSSELS WITH SALSA AND TEQUILA

Steps:

• To make the salsa: 1. Fry the onions and garlic until golden. 2. Add the tomatoes, chillis and spring onions. 3. Add the lime juice and 100ml of the Tequila. 4. Stir carefully and heat through. 5. Add the cilantro and season with salt to taste. In a large pot add the water and 100 ml of the Tequila. Place the mussels in the pot and heat through (about 5 mins for defrosted or 8 mins for frozen mussels) Serve the mussels immediately. Drizzle the salsa over the mussels or alternatively serve it on the side.