Thai-style New Zealand Green Shell Mussels Recipe

Name: Thai-style New Zealand Green Shell Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 cup very thinly sliced yellow onions; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 2 serrano chile peppers, or to taste, seeded and minced; 1 cup fish or shrimp stock; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 1/2 pounds New Zealand Green Shell Mussels, well rinsed in several changes of water, beards removed, any open mussels discarded; 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk; Chopped cilantro leaves; Chopped mint leaves; French bread, as accompaniment

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 cup very thinly sliced yellow onions
1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 serrano chile peppers, or to taste, seeded and minced
1 cup fish or shrimp stock
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 pounds New Zealand Green Shell Mussels, well rinsed in several changes of water, beards removed, any open mussels discarded
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Chopped cilantro leaves
Chopped mint leaves
French bread, as accompaniment

1
In a large saute pan or saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, ginger, and chile peppers, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
4
Add the stock, lime juice and sugar, and stir well.
5
Add the mussels and bring to a boil.
6
Cover and cook, shaking the pan, until the mussels open, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the coconut milk, cilantro and mint, and stir well to combine.
8
Cook until the coconut milk is warmed through, about 1 minute.
9
Remove from the heat and serve in deep bowls.
10
Serve with French bread.

165

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1/2 cup very thinly sliced yellow onions, 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic, 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Thai-style New Zealand Green Shell 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.

Thai-style New Zealand Green Shell Mussels

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