Spicy Curried Mussels Recipe

Name: Spicy Curried Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 shallots, finely chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons Sherry; 2 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Accompaniment: crusty bread

Servings: persons

2 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Sherry
2 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniment: crusty bread

1
Cook shallots, curry powder, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes.
2
Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
3
Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 minutes and transferring mussels as opened to a bowl.
4
(Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.)
5
Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil.
6
Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over mussels and toss lightly.

130

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 shallots, finely chopped, 1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Spicy Curried 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.

Spicy Curried Mussels

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