Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime Recipe

Name: Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil; 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onions; 8 ounces hot links sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled lemongrass; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onions
8 ounces hot links sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled lemongrass
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups fish stock or bottled clam juice
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded

1
Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, sausage, lemongrass, ginger and garlic and saute 5 minutes.
3
Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro and mussels and bring to boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Mix in half of cilantro.
6
Meanwhile, place mussels in large pot.
7
Cover and cook over medium heat until mussels open and release their juices, about 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
8
Divide mussels among shallow soup bowls.
9
Stir any mussel liquid into coconut-milk mixture; ladle over mussels.
10
Sprinkle with remaining cilantro.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil, 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced red onions, 8 ounces hot links sausage, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime 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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Mussels with Sausage, Coconut Milk and Lime

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