Coconut Curried Mussels Recipe

Name: Coconut Curried Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil; 1 whole Onion, Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, Each; 2 Tablespoons Curry Powder; 1 teaspoon Lemongrass, Minced; 1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 2 pounds Fresh Mussels, Cleaned; 2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro; 1 whole Lime, Cut Into Wedges

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1 whole Onion, Chopped
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1/4 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, Each
2 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 teaspoon Lemongrass, Minced
1 can (14.5 Oz. Can) Diced Tomatoes
1 cup Coconut Milk
2 pounds Fresh Mussels, Cleaned
2 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
1 whole Lime, Cut Into Wedges

1
In a large, deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2
Saute the onion until translucent.
3
Add the garlic, salt and pepper, curry powder, and lemongrass and saute for another 1-2 minutes.
4
(If the garlic starts to turn brown, pull the pan off the burner and lower the heat immediately.)
5
Once the mixture is fragrant, add in the tomatoes and coconut milk.
6
Simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors begin to meld together.
7
Add the mussels to the pot and cover with the lid.
8
Simmer, covered for about 8-10 minutes or until all the mussels have popped open.
9
Discard the mussels that didnt open.
10
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro and a light squeeze of lime juice.
11
Serve with rice or bread.
12
Note: For lemongrass, peel off the tough outer leaves on the lemongrass stalk until you get to the tender interior.
13
Youll have to dig deep and youll only get a little bit per stalk, but its worth the effort.

145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil, 1 whole Onion, Chopped, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/4 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, Each, and more.

Yes, Coconut Curried Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Curried Mussels

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