Steamed Mussels with Coconut Milk and Thai Chiles

Name: Steamed Mussels with Coconut Milk and Thai Chiles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 2 Thai chiles, thickly sliced; One 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 cup cilantro leaves; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Two 13 1/2-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk; Juice of 2 limes; Salt; One 11- to 12-ounce bottle lager; 5 pounds mussels, scrubbed

Servings: persons

4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 Thai chiles, thickly sliced
One 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup cilantro leaves
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Two 13 1/2-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk
Juice of 2 limes
Salt
One 11- to 12-ounce bottle lager
5 pounds mussels, scrubbed

1
In a food processor, combine the garlic, chiles, ginger, cilantro, lime zest and olive oil and process to a paste; transfer to a large bowl.
2
Whisk in the coconut milk and lime juice and season with salt.
3
In a large soup pot, bring the lager to a boil over high heat.
4
Boil until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 7 minutes.
5
Add the mussels, cover and cook, shaking the pot a few times, until the mussels just begin to open, about 4 minutes.
6
Uncover the mussels and stir in the coconut milk mixture.
7
Cover and cook, shaking the pot a few times, until all of the mussels open, about 8 minutes.
8
Spoon the mussels and broth into bowls and serve.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 2 Thai chiles, thickly sliced, One 1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 1 cup cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels with Coconut Milk and Thai Chiles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!