SPICY GREEN MUSSELS

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Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, quick, weekday, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 bunches cilantro, leaves and tender stems, coarsely chopped, about 2 cups
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves
1 or 2 serrano chiles, split lengthwise
1/2 cup grated unsweetened coconut, fresh, dried or frozen
1 teaspoon Vietnamese fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 4-inch stick fresh lemon grass, sliced 1/4-inch thick
4 pounds mussels
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chicken broth, vegetable broth or water
3 or 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • To make a green curry paste, put cilantro, ginger, garlic, chiles, coconut, fish sauce, salt, sugar and lemon grass in a blender or food processor. Blend to a coarse paste, adding a little ice water if necessary.
  • Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove the beards. Discard any mussels with broken shells, as well as any that are not tightly closed.
  • Melt the butter in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over a medium-high flame. Add the mussels and stir well to coat. Raise the heat to high, add the broth or water, and put on the lid. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the green curry paste, stir well, and continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes, until all of the mussels have opened. Sprinkle with the scallions.
  • Bring the pot to the table and serve in wide soup bowls, ladling some of the broth over the mussels, along with a squeeze of lime juice. Pass the remaining green curry paste separately, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 559, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 27 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 57 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 1519 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Nelson Usoh
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Tasil1912
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served this with a side of pasta and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Kevin Dollard
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Tahir
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served this with a side of pasta and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Jennasey Montoya
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! The mussels were cooked to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicious. My guests raved about it. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Monica Perkins
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served this with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Deividas Daniel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I love the addition of the green chilies, which give the dish a nice kick. I usually serve this with a side of c


Mukissa Calleb
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served this with a side of pasta and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Mouna Chiger
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I'm glad I did! The mussels were surprisingly tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served this with a side of rice and it was a great meal. I will definitely b


Chrispin Boma
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This was a great recipe! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I served this with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal. I will definitely be making this again.


Nolufefe Qhonono
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner and it was a huge success! The mussels were cooked to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicious. My guests raved about it. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Bongeka Bayanda n Zyanda
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This is my new go-to recipe for mussels! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfectly. I love the combination of white wine, garlic, and butter. The mussels are always tender and flavorful. I usually serve this with a side of rice or pasta.


Benji Alexander
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I'm not usually a fan of mussels, but I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I especially liked the addition of the green chilies, which gave the dish a nice kick. I served


Alwyn Beetge
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These mussels were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of spicy and green flavors was unique and delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful without being too heavy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.