Curried Coconut Mussels Recipe

Name: Curried Coconut Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno 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

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno 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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Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno; saute 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in curry paste; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add coconut milk, wine, sugar, and salt; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in mussels; cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened shells. Stir in 1/2 cup basil and juice. Divide mussels mixture evenly among 4 bowls, and spoon the coconut mixture evenly over mussels. Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon remaining basil; serve with lime wedges.
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Columbia Winery Cellarmaster's Riesling, Columbia Valley ($10), has a dense texture and honey-sweet flavor that's balanced with spice and mineral notes. Tart lime cuts through the rich coconutty broth of the mussels.-

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Coconut 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.

Curried Coconut Mussels

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