I first fell in love with mussels years ago in France. Now, more and more, they're one of my go-to quick weeknight foods. Mussels cook up super fast, they produce a flavorful broth with very few added calories, they're at the top of the A-list in terms of sustainable seafood and—as if that's not enough—they're economical too. So when you need a fast, healthy dinner, try this recipe for curried mussels.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup light coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a wok or deep sided pan over medium-high heat. Sauté green onions, ginger, curry paste, garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute, until fragrant. Pour in wine, and scrape up anything stuck to the bottom of the pan. Boil for 4 minutes, until reduced by a third. Add coconut milk and fish sauce, and bring to a boil.
- Add mussels, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until mussels have opened, shaking pan occasionally.
- Sprinkle cilantro and lime juice over top, and serve.
Servings: 4
Note: My ‘maman’ in France taught me how to eat mussels, and I still use her technique to this day. After you eat your first mussel, use the shell (like a pair of mini tongs) to pinch the meat from the others.
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