We think shellfish are kinda sexy, so this Valentine’s Day we’re offering up an alluring recipe for Goan Coconut Steamed Mussels from our award winning friends at Maya Kaimal Foods.

Made with Rupee India Pale Ale, this is  sure to please your seafood-loving sweetheart!

We recommend putting it in the sauce, and sipping some on the side! Have a zesty Valentine’s Day

Serves 2-3 (Ingredients)

• 8oz fettuccine or wide rice noodles, cooked according to package directions
• 1 jar Maya Kaimal Goan Coconut
• 1/2 cup Rupee IPA
• 2 lb mussels, scrubbed clean
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved lengthways
• 1 sliced scallion
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro
• Juice of 1 lemon

Method:

1. Combine the Maya Kaimal Goan Coconut, Rupee beer, cherry tomatoes and the mussels In a large covered pot or Dutch oven and place over medium-high heat. Stir until the mussels are covered in sauce, then cover. Cook until the mussels have opened and the sauce is hot throughout, about 10 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
2. Reheat the noodles in boiling water if necessary. Drain and divide between 2 shallow bowls. Spoon the mussels and sauce evenly over the noodles.
3. Garnish with a squeeze of lemon, the scallions and cilantro