Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 to 2 each, red and green jalapenos, sliced into thin rings; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced; 1 cup green papaya, julienned; 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped; 1 pound mussels cleaned and de-bearded; 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes (equal parts), sliced in half; 1 1/2 cups white wine; 1/4 cup fish sauce; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup cilantro, leaves only; 1/2 cup Thai basil, leaves only; 5 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 to 2 each, red and green jalapenos, sliced into thin rings
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced
1 cup green papaya, julienned
2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped
1 pound mussels cleaned and de-bearded
1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes (equal parts), sliced in half
1 1/2 cups white wine
1/4 cup fish sauce
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup cilantro, leaves only
1/2 cup Thai basil, leaves only
5 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

1
In a non-reactive saucepan, coated with the canola oil over medium-high heat, saute the jalapenos, garlic, shallots, green papaya, and lemongrass until the shallots are soft, about three minutes.
2
Add the mussels, tomatoes, wine, fish sauce, lime juice, butter, cilantro, and Thai basil.
3
Allow the mixture to simmer covered, until all the mussels have opened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4
Immediately pour the mussels with broth into a large bowl and garnish with the scallion greens.
5
Beverage: Gewurtztraminer

159

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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: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 to 2 each, red and green jalapenos, sliced into thin rings, 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped, 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya 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 Thai Mussels with Green Papaya

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