Mussels and Kelp Pappardelle - Buy BC

Ingredients

• 1/2 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 shallot, finely chopped
• 1 small clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 bird’s-eye chili, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cups whipping (33%) cream, plus extra if needed
• 1 cup fresh kelp or 1/3 cup dried bull or winged kelp, rinsed (if dried, soak in warm water for 10 minutes)
• Grated zest of 1/2 lime
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• 3 lbs live mussels
• 1 lb dried pappardelle or fettuccine
• 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 3 Tbsp sliced fresh basil
• 3 Tbsp dried crushed bull or winged kelp (see headnote)
• Grated zest and juice of 1 to 2 lemons
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)