Curry-Marinated Mussels on the Half Shell Recipe

Name: Curry-Marinated Mussels on the Half Shell
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon Thai red or yellow curry paste; 1/4 teaspoon curry powder; 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar; 5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated); 2 shallots; 1 carrot; 1 celery rib; 1/2 red bell pepper; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

3/4 teaspoon Thai red or yellow curry paste
1/4 teaspoon curry powder
2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
5 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated)
2 shallots
1 carrot
1 celery rib
1/2 red bell pepper
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves

1
In a large bowl stir together curry paste, curry powder, vinegar, and 4 tablespoons oil.
2
Scrub mussels and remove beards.
3
Mince shallots and cut carrot, celery, and bell pepper into 1/4-inch dice.
4
In a 12-inch skillet heat remaining tablespoon oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and saut vegetables, stirring and adding salt to taste, until slightly softened but not browned.
5
Add vegetables to curry mixture.
6
In skillet steam mussels in 1/4 cup water, covered, over moderately high heat, 3 to 8 minutes, checking occasionally after 3 minutes and transferring them as they open to another bowl.
7
Discard any unopened mussels.
8
Remove mussels from shells and add to curry-vegetable mixture, gently tossing to coat.
9
Wash and reserve half of each shell.
10
Marinate mussels, covered and chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
11
Just before serving, chop cilantro and stir into mussels.
12
Fill each reserved shell with a mussel and some curried vegetables.

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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: 3/4 teaspoon Thai red or yellow curry paste, 1/4 teaspoon curry powder, 2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar, 5 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Curry-Marinated Mussels on the Half Shell 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.

Curry-Marinated Mussels on the Half Shell

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