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Thai Steamed Mussels

76 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 30 min

“Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.” - by MURINMOON

Ingredients

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

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Directions

In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (6 total)

Calories
484 cal
24%

Fat
24.4 g
37%

Carbs
21.4 g
7%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (76)

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BATCAVES

Jun. 21, 2008

"I halved this recipe, but otherwise followed it exactly. My only complaint is that there was not enough heat. I'll add dried thai chilis next time. The sauce is so incredibly delicious. Be sure you ha..." See moreve some crusty Italian bread to sop it up with!!!"

Kristie

Jan. 21, 2007

"Simply amazing. Such an elegant and flavorful first course for a Thai dinner party. The sauce is to die for, and the cilantro is a wonderful touch. I've always been afraid of making mussels but they s..." See moreteamed up perfectly with this recipe. We bought 3# for 4 people and it was way too much, though. Recommend half that."

Ita

May. 7, 2008

"We made a big pot of these for a party we had on Monday (since it was a bank holiday here)Great idea - served them with some pickled ginger and hot chilli sauce. Nice and spicy!..." See more"

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