Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Spicy Thai Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated); 3 limes; a 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk; 1/3 cup dry white wine; 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs; Accompaniment: lime wedges

Servings: persons

5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated)
3 limes
a 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: lime wedges

1
Scrub mussels well and remove beards.
2
Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 1/3 cup.
3
In an 8-quart kettle boil lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar over high heat, stirring, 2 minutes.
4
Add mussels, tossing to combine.
5
Cook mussels, covered, stirring occasionally, until opened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
6
(Discard any unopened mussels.)
7
Chop cilantro and toss with mussels.
8
Serve mussels with lime wedges.

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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: 5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), 3 limes, a 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk, 1/3 cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Spicy Thai Steamed 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 Thai Steamed Mussels

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