Transport your taste buds to Thailand with this delightful Thai Coconut Curry Mussels recipe. Succulent mussels swim in a rich and aromatic coconut curry broth, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that will impress your dinner guests.
Prepare Mussels: Clean and debeard the mussels. Discard any open or damaged ones. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
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Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
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Add Curry Paste: Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Simmer Coconut Curry Base: Pour in coconut milk, fish or seafood broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for 5-7 minutes.
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Add Mussels and Vegetables: Gently add the cleaned mussels to the pot, along with sliced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
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Discard Unopened Mussels: Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
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Serve: Ladle the mussels and broth into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
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Serve with Rice: Serve the Thai Coconut Curry Mussels over steamed jasmine rice.
Additional tips
Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Thai red curry paste.
Pair with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
A splash of coconut milk right before serving adds an extra layer of richness.
Prepare Mussels: Clean and debeard the mussels. Discard any open or damaged ones. Rinse under cold water and set aside.
2
Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
3
Add Curry Paste: Stir in Thai red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4
Simmer Coconut Curry Base: Pour in coconut milk, fish or seafood broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld for 5-7 minutes.
5
Add Mussels and Vegetables: Gently add the cleaned mussels to the pot, along with sliced red bell pepper and halved cherry tomatoes. Cover with a lid and steam for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.
6
Discard Unopened Mussels: Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
7
Serve: Ladle the mussels and broth into bowls. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
8
Serve with Rice: Serve the Thai Coconut Curry Mussels over steamed jasmine rice.
Additional tips
Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of Thai red curry paste.
Pair with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
A splash of coconut milk right before serving adds an extra layer of richness.
Hello! I'm Katherin, a 36-year-old home cook nestled in the heart of Savannah, Georgia. My kitchen is my sanctuary, the place where I feel most myself, surrounded by the hum of my favorite playlist and the gentle sizzle of something delicious coming to life on the stove. I didn’t grow up dreaming of becoming a chef, but I did grow up in a house where food was how we showed love—and somewhere along the way, I realized it was also how I expressed myself.
