Try this Curried Coconut Mussels recipe if you love shellfish and crave big, bold flavors. Most mussels are now farm-raised, so they’re easier to clean. You should still take time to rinse them under cold running water, and be sure to remove any beards.
Hands-on Time: 20 Mins
Total Time: 25 Mins
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: about 15 mussels, about 1/2 cup coconut mixture, 1 tablespoon basil, and 1 lime wedge)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
- 2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 60)
- 3/4 cup small basil leaves, divided
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 lime wedges
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