Heavenly Thai-Inspired Mussels Recipe

Name: Heavenly Thai-Inspired Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (14 fluid ounces, or 425 ml) coconut milk; 1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and chopped into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces; 1 fresh Thai chile, sliced lengthwise, seeds removed, divided; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce (optional); Juice of 1 lemon; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil (such as canola); 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc); 1 pound (455 g) mussels, washed; 6 stems Thai basil, leaves only, chopped; Salt

Servings: persons

1 can (14 fluid ounces, or 425 ml) coconut milk
1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and chopped into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces
1 fresh Thai chile, sliced lengthwise, seeds removed, divided
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon (15 ml) fish sauce (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small shallot, minced
2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil (such as canola)
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc)
1 pound (455 g) mussels, washed
6 stems Thai basil, leaves only, chopped
Salt

1
In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, ginger, lemongrass, half of the chile, lemon zest, and fish sauce (if using).
2
Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
3
Remove from heat, cover, and let infuse for an additional 10 minutes.
4
Strain, pushing down on the strainer to extract as much liquid as possible.
5
Add lemon juice and set aside.
6
Finely mince the remaining half of the chile.
7
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute chile, garlic, and shallot in vegetable and sesame oil until tender.
8
Deglaze pan with white wine and cook until reduced by half.
9
Increase the heat to high; add mussels, coconut-lemongrass milk, and basil.
10
Season with salt and shake the pan to distribute the ingredients.
11
Cook, shaking the skillet occasionally, just until the mussels open.
12
Remove from heat and serve immediately.

190

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (14 fluid ounces, or 425 ml) coconut milk, 1/2 inch (1 1/4 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and minced, 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and chopped into 2-inch (5 cm) pieces, 1 fresh Thai chile, sliced lengthwise, seeds removed, divided, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Thai-Inspired 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.

Heavenly Thai-Inspired Mussels

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