Mussels With Fresh Coconut and Mint - New Zealand

Name: Mussels With Fresh Coconut and Mint - New Zealand
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 24 fresh mussels, in the shell; 2 lemons, juice of; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 bunch of fresh mint, shredded; 1 coconut

Submitted by Mme M

"This makes another excellent nibble to accompany tropically inspired cocktails, but will also work if you dress the mussels and serve several as a starter. Serve with a Sauvignon Blanc. from Radio New Zealand"

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 6
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

24 fresh mussels, in the shell
2 lemons, juice of
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch of fresh mint, shredded
1 coconut

directions

Steam open the mussels by placing them in a saucepan with ½ cup water. As the water comes to the boil, keep the lid on the pan until all the mussels have popped open. Remove from the pan. Let them cool a little, then remove the top shell of each.
Mix the lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper and spoon a little of this on to each mussel.
Crack the coconut open by hitting it hard around the circumference with a hammer or cleaver. Discard the water in the centre and, using a potato peeler or a very sharp knife, cut curls or shreds of coconut flesh.
Top each mussel with a little shredded mint and coconut shreds. Serve at once.