Southeast Asian Mussel Salad Recipe

Name: Southeast Asian Mussel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds mussels, well scrubbed; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste; Zest from one lime; 1 to 2 fresh Thai chilies, minced; 1 cup mung bean sprouts; 1 cup cucumber, diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

4 pounds mussels, well scrubbed
1/4 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste
Zest from one lime
1 to 2 fresh Thai chilies, minced
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Put mussels in a large pot with a lid.
2
Pour 1/4 cup water over all, cover, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to maintain a steady bubble (you will hear it and see some steam escaping).
3
Shake pot now and then.
4
Meanwhile, combine coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, lime zest and chilies in a large bowl; add bean sprouts, cucumber and red pepper.
5
Mussels will be done in 5 to 10 minutes, or when all or most of the shells have opened.
6
Remove and let cool slightly, reserving cooking liquid.
7
(If there is a great deal, reduce it while you shuck mussels.)
8
When mussels are cool enough to handle, remove them from their shells and add them to bowl with vegetables and dressing.
9
Add cilantro and as much of the reserved cooking liquid as you need to make mixture saucy.
10
Toss well to combine, adjust seasonings and serve, or refrigerate for up to a few hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds mussels, well scrubbed, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 to 3 tablespoons fish sauce, or to taste, and more.

Yes, Southeast Asian Mussel Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southeast Asian Mussel Salad

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