Best 7 Steamed Mussels In Thai Curry Sauce Recipes

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**Savor the Exotic Flavors of Thailand with Steamed Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Thailand with this tantalizing recipe for steamed mussels in Thai curry sauce. This delightful dish combines the freshest mussels, succulent and briny, with an aromatic and flavorful Thai curry sauce that bursts with authentic Thai flavors. Indulge in the harmony of zesty lemongrass, spicy chili peppers, creamy coconut milk, and a symphony of aromatic spices, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Thai culinary landscape as you savor this delectable seafood dish, perfect for a special occasion or a cozy weeknight dinner. Discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece and recreate the vibrant flavors of Thailand in your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.

Provided by MURINMOON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1353.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

MUSSELS IN CURRY CREAM SAUCE



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Mussels steamed in a curry cream sauce, an easy and delicious recipe, you'll love it!

Provided by Kerry

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 ½ cups dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon curry powder
32 mussels - cleaned and debearded
¼ cup butter
¼ cup minced parsley
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook shallots and garlic in simmering wine until translucent.
  • Stir in cream and curry powder. When sauce is heated through, add mussels. Cover, and steam mussels for a few minutes, until their shells open wide. With a slotted spoon, transfer steamed mussels to a bowl, leaving the sauce in the pan. Discard any unopened mussels.
  • Whisk butter into the cream sauce. Turn heat off, and stir in parsley and green onions. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.7 g, Cholesterol 127.6 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 172.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

THAI RED CURRY MUSSELS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 stalk lemongrass, crushed
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup white wine
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons chopped Thai basil or Italian basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven on the grates of the grill until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, curry paste, wine, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice and bring to a simmer, whisking. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and let steam until opened. During the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro and basil. Serve from Dutch oven into individual bowls, discarding the lemongrass.

MUSSELS WITH COCONUT CURRY SAUCE



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Mimosa in Los Angeles uses coconut milk in this version of a Breton classic.

Categories     Wine     Shellfish     Appetizer     Coconut     Seafood     Mussel     Curry     White Wine     Fall     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/4 cup chopped shallots
2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 small bay leaves
2 pounds black mussels, scrubbed, debearded
Chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, wine, lemon juice and bay leaves; simmer 10 minutes. Add mussels. Increase heat, cover and boil until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, place mussels in 4 bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil sauce until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaves. Spoon sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.

SPICY THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Lime     Mussel     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated)
3 limes
a 13 1/2-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 sugar
2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 1/3 cup. In an 8-quart kettle boil lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar over high heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add mussels, tossing to combine. Cook mussels, covered, stirring occasionally, until opened, about 5 to 8 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Chop cilantro and toss with mussels.
  • Serve mussels with lime wedges.

PEI MUSSELS WITH THAI CURRY SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 4 garlic cloves minced (depending on size)
3 teaspoons red curry paste
3 Kafir lime leaves
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon Sambel olek chili paste
2 teaspoon fish sauce
Salt/lime juice to taste
2 pounds of mussels
Coarsely chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Curry Sauce: Heat olive oil in saute pan on medium-high heat. Saute garlic until opaque. Add red curry paste and lime leaf and saute. Add coconut milk. Reduce heat, simmer and reduce sauce by one-third. Add chicken stock, sambal olek and fish sauce. Simmer and reduce by half (15 to 20 minutes). Remove lime leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mussels: Combine 1/2 cup of sauce for every half pound of mussels in a saucepan over medium heat to pan steam until opened.
  • Arrange mussels in a bowl. Add lime juice over mussels and chopped cilantro for garnish and serve.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN THAI CURRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Steamed Mussels in Thai Curry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (13 1/2 ounce) cans unsweetened coconut milk (3 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste
1 cup chicken stock or 1 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaf
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) or 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
3 kaffir lime leaves or 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 lbs mussels, scrubbed, debearded
4 plum tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk to boil in heavy large saucepan.
  • Reduce heat to medium; add curry paste and whisk until dissolved.
  • Add next 6 ingredients.
  • Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
  • Strain into bowl.
  • Heat peanut oil in large deep skillet over high heat.
  • Add mussels.
  • Sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add strained curry sauce.
  • Cover and cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
  • Transfer to large serving bowl.
  • Sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 26, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 1198.2, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 31.5

Tips:

  • Select Fresh Mussels: Choose mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or broken shells.
  • Clean the Mussels Properly: Scrub the mussels under running water to remove any dirt or sand. Use a knife to remove the beards.
  • Use a Large Pot: The mussels will expand during cooking, so use a large pot to prevent overcrowding.
  • Steam the Mussels First: Steaming the mussels before adding the curry sauce helps to prevent them from overcooking and becoming tough.
  • Make Sure the Curry Sauce is Flavorful: Use a flavorful curry paste and coconut milk to make the sauce. Add vegetables and herbs to enhance the taste.
  • Serve Immediately: Steamed mussels are best served immediately, while they are still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

This recipe for steamed mussels in Thai curry sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the curry sauce is rich and creamy. This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. Serve it with rice or noodles, and enjoy the amazing flavors of Thailand!

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