Description
Experience the rich and aromatic flavors of Thai Coconut Curry Mussels, a vibrant seafood dish where tender mussels are simmered in a creamy coconut milk broth infused with red curry paste, garlic, ginger, and fresh lime. Perfectly suited for those who love bold and spicy Thai-inspired cuisine, this dish is simple to prepare on the stovetop and offers a perfect balance of heat, creaminess, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
Base & Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Flavorings & Sauce
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- juice of 1 lime
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant and aromatic.
- Incorporate curry paste: Add the red curry paste to the pot and cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously to combine and release its flavors.
- Create the sauce: Pour in the full-fat coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Cook mussels: Add the cleaned and debearded mussels into the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
- Finish with fresh flavors: Stir in the lime juice for brightness, then sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro and thinly sliced green onions over the top.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side and accompany with crusty bread or jasmine rice to soak up the delicious coconut curry sauce.
Notes
- Ensure mussels are thoroughly cleaned and discard any cracked shells or mussels that do not close when tapped.
- For extra heat, add sliced red chili peppers to the curry.
- You can substitute red curry paste with green curry paste for a different flavor profile.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
