Curry Cream Mussels Recipe

Name: Curry Cream Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels cleaned; ⅔ cup water; ⅔ cup apple cider dry; 3 each thyme sprigs fresh; 1 each garlic cloves crushed; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 each shallots chopped; 1 each celery stalks chopped; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup light cream (half&half); 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels cleaned
⅔ cup water
⅔ cup apple cider dry
3 each thyme sprigs fresh
1 each garlic cloves crushed
2 tablespoons butter
3 each shallots chopped
1 each celery stalks chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 tablespoon flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup light cream (half&half)
1/4 cup mayonnaise

1
Place cleaned mussels in a saucepan with water, cider, thyme and garlic.
2
Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6 to 7 minutes or until shells open.
3
Discard any mussels which remain closed.
4
Cool mussels in liquid.
5
Drain off cooled liquid, strain through a fine sieve and reserve.
6
Discard thyme.
7
Remove a half shell from each mussel and arrange mussels on 4 serving plates.
8
Melt butter in a saucepan.
9
Add shallots and celery and cook gently 5 minutes.
10
Add Curry Powder and flour and cook 1 minute.
11
Stir in 1 cup of reserved liquid.
12
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
13
Cover and cook gently 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
14
Cool.
15
Stir in half-and-half and mayonnaise and mix well.
16
Spoon sauce over mussels and garnish with dill sprigs, if desired.
17
Serve with bread.

355

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 pounds mussels cleaned, ⅔ cup water, ⅔ cup apple cider dry, 3 each thyme sprigs fresh, and more.

Yes, Curry Cream 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.

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Curry Cream Mussels

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