Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe

Name: Coconut Curry Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp green/red curry paste; 1 can coconut milk; 1-2 limes, juiced; 2 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 inch chunk ginger, sliced; 1/4 large red onion, sliced; 1 bag mussels; 2 stalked lemongrass, cut lengthwise and into 3-4 pieces; canola/veg/peanut oil; brown sugar, 1 tbsp; fish sauce, 1 tbsp; bunch of basil, torn up

Servings: persons

2 tbsp green/red curry paste
1 can coconut milk
1-2 limes, juiced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 inch chunk ginger, sliced
1/4 large red onion, sliced
1 bag mussels
2 stalked lemongrass, cut lengthwise and into 3-4 pieces
canola/veg/peanut oil
brown sugar, 1 tbsp
fish sauce, 1 tbsp
bunch of basil, torn up

1
heat oil in a pan on med-low heat, add onion and cook until soft, 5 min
2
add curry paste and let cook for a 1 minute
3
add garlic, lemongrass, ginger and let cook for 2-3 minutes.
4
add coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, basil and brown sugar. add some water if you need more liquid. bring to boil and turn down to simmer. let it cook down for 5 minutes. add more lime juice if needed.
5
turn heat up, add mussels and cover. cook until they are opened, about 6-8 minutes, mixing them once or twice so they all cook and get some liquid.
6
serve over rice

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp green/red curry paste, 1 can coconut milk, 1-2 limes, juiced, 2 cloves garlic, sliced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Curry 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 Curry Mussels

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