Steamed Mussels with Creamy Fish Filling

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   1: Scrub mussels; remove beards.

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   Place mussels in pan, cover with cold water, bring to boil, simmer, covered, for about 3 minutes until mussels begin to open.

3. 3

   Drain mussels, rinse under cold water; drain well.

4. 4

   Remove and discard top shell from each mussel.

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   2: Heat oil in pan, add onion, ginger, garlic and lemon grass, cook, stirring, until onion is soft.

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   Add paste, cook, stirring, for 1 minute; cool.

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   3: Blend or process fish, egg white and cream until smooth.

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   Combine fish mixture, onion mixture and basil in bowl; mix well, Spoon mixture onto mussel in shells, smooth surface, top with chilli.

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   4: Just before serving, place mussels in bamboo steamer in single layer.

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    Cook, covered tightly, over pan of boiling water, for about 3 minutes or until fish mixture is cooked through.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.