Curried Mussel Pilaf Recipe

Name: Curried Mussel Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups water; 2 1/4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons red curry paste; 5 cups hot cooked long-grain rice; 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup chopped, drained, sliced water chestnuts; 3 tablespoons light coconut milk; 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; Lime wedges (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups water
2 1/4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons red curry paste
5 cups hot cooked long-grain rice
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped, drained, sliced water chestnuts
3 tablespoons light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Lime wedges (optional)

1
Bring water to a boil in a large Dutch oven. Add mussels; cover and cook 3 minutes or until shells open. Remove from heat, and discard any unopened shells. Cool mussels. Remove meat from shells, and discard shells. Combine meat and lime juice in a bowl; set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in curry paste; saute 1 minute. Stir in rice and next 5 ingredients (rice through milk); cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in peanuts, basil, salt, pepper sauce, and black pepper. Place 1 1/2 cups rice mixture on each of 4 plates; top with 1/2 cup mussels. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

1079

kcal

Calories

Fat

221

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups water, 2 1/4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Curried Mussel Pilaf 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 Mussel Pilaf

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