Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon red chile flakes
  • 1/2 cup plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Method

  • Pour the oil into a large pot and turn the heat to medium. Toss in the garlic and cook for a minute, or until slightly colored.
  • Turn the heat to high and add the white wine, 1/2 the lime juice, mussels, scallions, parsley, and chile flakes. Cover and steam for about 5 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Add the chopped tomatoes and cilantro. Turn off the heat and discard any mussels that haven't opened.
  • Dump the mussels into a large bowl, squeeze the rest of the lime juice on top, and dig in.