Curried Coconut Mussels
Curried Coconut Mussels

Description:
Try this Curried Coconut Mussels recipe if you love shellfish and crave big, bold flavors. Most mussels are now farm-raised, so they're easier to clean. You should still take time to rinse them under cold running water, and be sure to remove any beards.
Category: Seafood
Calories:  
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, chopped
2 table spoons red curry paste
1 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 kg black mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 60)
3/4 cup small basil leaves, divided
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 lime wedges
Directions:
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add oil to pan; swirl to coat and add onion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño; sauté for 3 minutes stirring frequently.
Stir in curry paste; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
Add coconut milk, wine, sugar, and salt and bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes. Stir in mussels; cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open.
Discard any unopened shells.
Stir in 1/2 cup basil and juice.
Divide mussels mixture evenly among 4 bowls, and spoon the coconut mixture evenly over mussels.
Sprinkle each serving with 1 tablespoon remaining basil; serve with lime wedges.
Rating: (3)   printed on: October 8, 2025
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