SPICY MUSSELS WITH CAULIFLOWER, BASIL AND LIME

Spicy Mussels With Cauliflower, Basil and Lime image

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, main course

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 small head cauliflower
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 small shallots, peeled and thinly sliced
2 small red Thai chiles or other hot red chiles, seeded and finely chopped
2 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Kosher salt, as needed
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup torn basil leaves
Juice of 1 lime, more as needed
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

Cut the cauliflower into small 1/2-inch florets; dice the stems. (You should have about 2 cups; save any extra for another purpose.)
In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the cauliflower, shallots, chiles, garlic and a large pinch kosher salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
Add the mussels to the pot. Cover and cook over medium-high until most mussels have opened, 7 to 10 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
Stir in basil and lime juice. Season with kosher salt. Serve immediately, with crusty bread for soaking up juices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 582, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1483 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams