Spicy Green Mussels Recipe

Name: Spicy Green Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bunches cilantro, leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped, about 2 cups; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced; 2 garlic cloves; 1 or 2 serrano chiles, split lengthwise; 1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut, fresh, dried or frozen; 1 teaspoon Vietnamese fish sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 4-inch stick fresh lemon grass, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 4 pounds mussels; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or water; 3 or 4 scallions, thinly sliced; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 bunches cilantro, leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped, about 2 cups
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves
1 or 2 serrano chiles, split lengthwise
1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut, fresh, dried or frozen
1 teaspoon Vietnamese fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 4-inch stick fresh lemon grass, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 pounds mussels
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
3 or 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Lime wedges

1
To make a green curry paste, put cilantro, ginger, garlic, chiles, coconut, fish sauce, salt, sugar and lemon grass in a blender or food processor.
2
Blend to a coarse paste, adding a little ice water if necessary.
3
Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove the beards.
4
Discard any mussels with broken shells, as well as any that are not tightly closed.
5
Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over a medium-high flame.
6
Add the mussels and stir well to coat.
7
Raise the heat to high, add the broth or water, and put on the lid.
8
Cook for 2 minutes.
9
Add 1/2 cup of the green curry paste, stir well, and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, until all of the mussels have opened.
10
Sprinkle with the scallions.
11
Bring the pot to the table and serve in wide soup bowls, ladling some of the broth over the mussels, along with a squeeze of lime juice.
12
Pass the remaining green curry paste separately, if desired.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 bunches cilantro, leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped, about 2 cups, 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, 1 or 2 serrano chiles, split lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Spicy Green 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.

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Spicy Green Mussels

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