Juicy, open mussels are nestled on a bed of bright green dill, cilantro, and slivers of red chili. The sauce, appearing rich and creamy, pools beneath them, reflecting hints of lime. Grainy chunks of garlic bread offset the mussels’ glistening shells.

Kokomo Mussels

Name: Kokomo Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Mussels, 2 lb cleaned; Limes, 2 zested and juiced; Chicken broth, 2 cups; White wine, 1 cup; Garlic cloves, 4 minced; Red chili peppers, 2 thinly sliced; Olive oil, 1/4 cup; Dill, 1 cup chopped; Cilantro, 1 cup chopped; Garlic Bread, 4 pieces; Salt, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style American

Technique Steaming

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: April 18, 2024

This recipe is a unique twist on the American classic using fresh, juicy mussels, zesty lime, and seasonal herbs. The Kokomo Mussels will transport you to a comforting, cozy gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients (for 4)

Mussels - 2 lb - cleaned
Limes - 2 - zested and juiced
Chicken broth - 2 cups
White wine - 1 cup
Garlic cloves - 4 - minced
Red chili peppers - 2 - thinly sliced
Olive oil - 1/4 cup
Dill - 1 cup - chopped
Cilantro - 1 cup - chopped
Garlic bread - 4 pieces
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍲🌶️🔥

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and thinly sliced red chilies until fragrant.
Step 2 - 🍷🥘⏲️

Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth. Cover and let it steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
Step 3 - 🍋🌿🧂

Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, chopped dill, chopped cilantro, and add salt to taste.
Step 4 - 🥣🥖🍴

Serve the mussels in shallow bowls. Be sure to spoon some sauce over each serving. Garnish with extra herbs and serve with garlic bread on the side.

Additional

Fun Fact: Mussels have been cultivated for almost 800 years and have been used as a food source for more than 20,000 years. Modifications: If you're not a fan of spice, you can leave out the red chilies. Kids can help to clean the mussels and pluck the herbs.