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Coconut Curry Mussels
Mussels are something a lot of people shy away from when cooking at home, but this method guarantees success.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 334 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 pounds black mussels rinsed well
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ yellow onion thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic sliced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 inch fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
- 4 tablespoons green curry paste
- 1 14- oz Can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 limes – 1 juiced the other cut into wedges for serving
- fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Clean the mussels and remove the beard.
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, red pepper flakes and ginger and sauté for 30 seconds more.
- Add the curry paste to the mixture and stir to combine. Add the coconut milk and fish sauce to the mixture and bring the curry to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the mussels to the skillet and cover. Shake the pan occasionally and cook for 4-5 minutes until the mussels have all opened. Discard any mussels that didn’t open.
- Squeeze the lime over the mussels and transfer to serving bowls and serve alongside grilled bread to mop up the excess sauce. Serve with extra lime wedges and fresh cilantro.
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Notes
- Don't forget the crusty bread to sop up every drop of sauce!
Nutrition Information
Calories
334kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
585mg
(24%)
Potassium
661mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2492IU
(50%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 334
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 334kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 661mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2492IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.