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Thai Coconut Mussels

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: Thai
  • Diet: Seafood

Description

A delightful dish of fresh mussels cooked in a fragrant coconut milk broth with Thai flavors, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. fresh mussels, cleaned and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 (14 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp red Thai curry paste
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro to taste
  • Chopped green onion to taste


Instructions

  1. Discard any cracked or opened mussels.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook for about 7-8 minutes until softened.
  5. Introduce the minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in the coconut milk, add the red Thai curry paste, lime juice, ginger paste, and season to taste.
  7. Bring to a rolling boil to meld flavors.
  8. Add the cleaned mussels into the pot and stir to combine.
  9. Cover the pot and steam for about 4-5 minutes, removing mussels as they open.
  10. Serve in a large bowl, garnished with green onion and cilantro.

Notes

Serve with warm crusty bread or jasmine rice for a complete meal. Ensure mussels are fresh and discard any that do not open during cooking.