spicy coconut mussels

5.00 (6)
⏱ 20 mins 🍽 2 serving(s) 🏷 One Dish Meal

This one dish meal features mussels steamed in a fragrant and spicy coconut broth. The broth is made with coconut milk, ginger, curry powder and lemon juice, creating a rich and aromatic base. The mussels cook quickly in the simmering liquid, making this a perfect dinner for two that is ready in only 20 minutes. Fresh basil adds a final aromatic garnish.

spicy coconut mussels

Ingredients

  • 1/2 can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup peeled sliced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 can chicken broth
  • 2 lbs mussels
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonaded

Method

  1. Place the first seven ingredients into a skillet and bring the mixture to a boil.
  2. Add the mussels to the skillet, cover it, and cook for 5 minutes until the shells have opened.
  3. Throw away any mussels that remain closed and finish by garnishing with the fresh basil.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium2212200 mg

Recipe details

CategoryOne Dish Meal
Authorchia2160