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Thai Red Curry Mussels

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Thai Red Curry Mussels combine tender mussels with a creamy and spicy coconut sauce, highlighting fresh herbs. Perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, pressed or minced
  • ½ tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14 oz.) lite coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1.5 lbs. mussels, debearded and scrubbed (about 30 mussels)
  • ¼ cup Thai basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • French bread for dipping (optional)

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large wok over medium heat.
  • Sauté chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, and grated ginger for about 2 minutes.
  • Pour in lite coconut milk and stir in Thai red curry paste with half of the chopped cilantro; let simmer.
  • Add mussels to the sauce, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until opened.
  • Stir in Thai basil, Thai fish sauce, and lime juice; cook for an additional minute.
  • Serve in a bowl, garnished with remaining cilantro and French bread if desired.

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Notes

Ensure mussels are fresh and clean; discard any that do not close when tapped.
Adjust the curry paste to manage spice level according to your preference.
Simmer gently to avoid overcooking the mussels, maintaining their tenderness.

  • Author: Marry
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 890
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 14
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 24
  • Cholesterol: 70