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    • Mussels in Coconut Curry

    Mark Sharron
    Easy
    25 minutes
    02-Apr
    Mussels in Coconut Curry is a delicious and flavorful dish that will surely please. This dish combines the sweetness of coconut milk with the spicy notes of curry powder and other spices to create a unique and flavorful dish. The mussels are cooked in curry sauce and served over steamed rice or noodles. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course.  
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    Ingredients

    • 2 pounds mussels
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 onion, chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
    • 1 tablespoon curry powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
    • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
    • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

    Method

    • How to Make Mussels in Coconut Curry
    • Inspect mussels, discarding any with cracked shells or that remain open after a tap
    • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water, remove beards if present
    • Peel and finely chop the onion
    • Mince the garlic cloves
    • Peel and finely mince the ginger
    • Chop fresh cilantro leaves and reserve for garnish
    • In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat
    • Add the chopped onion, sauté until translucent
    • Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant
    • Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and cayenne, stir for 1 minute to toast spices
    • Pour in coconut milk, stir to combine and heat to a gentle simmer
    • Add fish sauce and lime juice, stir well
    • Taste the sauce, season with salt and black pepper as needed
    • Increase heat to medium-high, add cleaned mussels to the pot
    • Cover tightly and steam mussels for 4–5 minutes until they open, shaking the pot once or twice
    • Remove from heat as soon as all mussels have opened, discard any that remain closed
    • Gently stir in chopped cilantro
    • Ladle mussels and curry broth into serving bowls
    • Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge if desired
    • Serve immediately, accompanied by steamed rice or crusty bread for dipping