Thai Steamed Mussels Recipe
A loaded bowl of nutrients direct from the sea, Thai steamed mussels with lime juice, curry paste, coconut milk, and white wine will definitely hit the spot.
Servings 4 people
Calories 597kcal
Cost 10
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 lbs. fresh mussels scrubbed and debearded
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 green onions sliced
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ¼ cup dry white wine or fish stock
- 2 tbsp. red curry paste
- 1 tbsp. fish sauce
- 2 tbsp. coconut oil
- ½ cup fresh cilantro minced (plus more for garnish)
- Hot pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.2 tbsp. coconut oil
- Add the garlic and green onions, then cook until fragrant. Pour in the white wine and cook until dissolved by half.2 garlic cloves, 2 green onions, ¼ cup dry white wine or fish stock
- Pour in the lime juice, fish sauce, and coconut milk.½ cup fresh lime juice, 1 tbsp. fish sauce, 1 cup coconut milk
- Add in the curry paste, hot pepper, and cilantro, stirring everything together.2 tbsp. red curry paste, Hot pepper, ½ cup fresh cilantro
- Bring to a light boil and add the mussels.4 to 5 lbs. fresh mussels
- Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
- Serve mussels with the sauce and extra cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 597kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 1598mg | Potassium: 1665mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2100IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 20mg