Steamed Mussels In Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels In Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups thinly sliced onions; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 cups coconut milk; 3 lbs fresh mussels or 3 lbs clams, scrubbed and debearded; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; Ground masala; 3 teaspoons coriander; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 3/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 cups coconut milk
3 lbs fresh mussels or 3 lbs clams, scrubbed and debearded
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Ground masala
3 teaspoons coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon salt

1
Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the onions and fry over medium-high heat until the edges turn light brown. Next add the ginger and continue frying for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Put in the ground masala and stir for another 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Add the salt, coconut milk, and 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Now put in the mussels, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and steam 7 minutes or until all the shells open. Remove from the heat. Discard any shells that aren't open.
3
Sprinkle with the lemon juice and cilantro and stir gently. Spoon the mussels into individual bowls along with some of the sauce. Serve immediately.

265

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups thinly sliced onions, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 2 cups coconut milk, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels In Coconut Milk 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.

Steamed Mussels In Coconut Milk

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