Coconut Red Curry Mussels
Creamy, spicy, and full of flavor, this Coconut Red Curry Mussels recipe is a quick yet decadent dish that’s sure to impress! Serve it up for a cozy dinner or as a show-stopping appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 Sweet Onion Diced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 2 tablespoon Red Curry Paste
- 1 Can (14 oz) Coconut Milk Full-Fat
- ½ Cup Chicken Stock
- 2 teaspoon Fish Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Brown Sugar
- 4 Pounds Fresh Mussels Scrubbed And Debearded
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
- 1 Lime Juice
- Crusty Bread For Serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to release the flavor.
- Pour in coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add fresh mussels, stir to coat in sauce, cover the pot, and steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Squeeze lime juice over mussels, sprinkle with cilantro, and stir. Serve with crusty bread or your favorite side.
Notes
Check Freshness: Discard any mussels with cracked shells or that don’t close when tapped.
Don’t Skip the Cilantro: It adds a fresh, herbaceous touch to balance the rich curry sauce.
Use Full-Fat Coconut Milk: For the creamiest, most flavorful sauce.
Serve Immediately: Mussels taste best fresh off the stove while they’re hot and tender.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 715mgPotassium: 908mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1799IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 98mgIron: 10mg
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