SPICY CURRIED MUSSELS

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mussel     Curry     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Sherry
2 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniment: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Cook shallots, curry powder, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes. Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 minutes and transferring mussels as opened to a bowl. (Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.)
  • Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over mussels and toss lightly.

Janet Tucker
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mussels turned out rubbery.


Patricia B
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This is a great recipe for entertaining. It's easy to make ahead of time and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Abi Ra
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Sandra Benavides
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The mussels are cooked perfectly and the sauce is rich and creamy.


Snyder Quezada
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


trynabelike_. tae
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The curry spices were the perfect complement to the mussels.


Khachina Thomas
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Phodisho Mokgalaka
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Ali Sandhu
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I love how flavorful these mussels are! The curry spices really shine through.


Mostafiz Gazi
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the mussels turned out amazing! I served them with a side of rice and it was the perfect meal.


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