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Thai Steamed Mussels

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"Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes."
Thai Steamed Mussels Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 25 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2008 by BATCAVES 
I halved this recipe, but otherwise followed it exactly. My only complaint is that there was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on may 7, 2008 by Ita 
We made a big pot of these for a party we had on Monday (since it was a bank holiday... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2007 by Kristie 
Simply amazing. Such an elegant and flavorful first course for a Thai dinner party. The sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 2, 2009 by Warner Strauss 
Fantastic!, it turned out beautifully. I'm a huge fan of Cilantro and the rich curry sauce had... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 21, 2008 by SunnyByrd 
Perfect! I originally halved the recipe because I wasn't sure my boys would like it - and then... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 12, 2006 by NY Foodie 
I've made this so many times and it is AMAZING. Make sure you have lots of crusty bread on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2008 by SMGRUHLKE 
This recipe rocks! We have a Belgian restaurant in town that makes great mussels and my... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 28, 2009 by Marci 
Awesome! Doubled the curry paste but we like spice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 27, 2008 by CASPER76 
This is an excellent way to serve mussels. I've only ever done the safe tomato or butter based... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.72 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 13, 2008 by Sol 
This is so easy to make... and my husband loves it. I made it a couple of times and everyone... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Thai Steamed Mussels

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 483

  • Total Fat: 24.4g
  • Cholesterol: 106mg
  • Sodium: 1353mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.2g
  • Protein: 48.3g

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