Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe

Do you like mussels? Try this Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe. It is full of flavor and very easy to cook. Coconut milk, red curry, and mussels make a tasty mix.

You will love the smell and taste. This Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe is great for dinner. You can make it on a normal day or for guests.

It looks fancy but is easy to make. It is also healthy and not too high in calories.

When I First Got Introduced

I first ate a Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe at a beach restaurant. The smell was so good. After one bite, I loved it. I went home and learned to make it myself.

What You Need (Equipment)

• Big pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Spoon (wooden is best)
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cup
• Ladle (for serving)
• Strainer or colander
• Bowl for the cleaned mussels

What You Need (Ingredients)

• 2 pounds fresh mussels (clean them well)
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 small onion, thin slices
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 can coconut milk (14 oz)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 red chili (optional)
• Salt as needed
• 1/4 cup water if needed

How to Make It (Step-by-Step)

• Heat the oil in a big pot.
• Add garlic, onion, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add curry paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in coconut milk. Stir and let it simmer.
• Add fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
• Stir and bring to a light boil.
• Add mussels. Cover with a lid.
• Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Mussels will open.
• Throw away mussels that don’t open.
• Add cilantro and chili.
• Taste and add salt or water if needed.
• Use a ladle to serve the mussels in bowls.

Cooking Tips

1. Use fresh mussels only. Throw out broken ones.
2. Wash mussels under cold water.
3. Don’t cook too long. Mussels can get hard.
4. Curry paste can be spicy. Use less if needed.
5. Add lime juice just before you serve.
6. You can add a little cream for a rich taste.
7. Eat it with bread to enjoy the sauce.

What to Eat with Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe

• Steamed Jasmine Rice
  Soft rice goes well with the curry sauce. It’s a perfect match.
• Crusty Garlic Bread
  Crunchy bread is great for dipping in the curry sauce.
• Thai Cucumber Salad
  This cool salad is fresh and light. It helps balance the spicy curry.

Final Thoughts

This Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe is tasty and easy. It’s full of flavor and ready in 30 minutes. You can serve it with rice, bread, or salad. Everyone will love it.

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Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe

Do you like mussels? Try this Thai Coconut Curry Mussels Recipe. It is full of flavor and very easy to cook. Coconut milk, red curry, and mussels make a tasty mix.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Thai

Servings 4

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

• Big pot or Dutch oven
• Cutting board
• Sharp knife
• Spoon (wooden is best)
• Measuring spoons
• Measuring cup
• Ladle for serving
• Strainer or colander
• Bowl for the cleaned mussels

Ingredients

  

• 2 pounds fresh mussels clean them well
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 garlic cloves chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 1 small onion thin slices
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 red chili optional
• Salt as needed
• 1/4 cup water if needed

Instructions

 

• Heat the oil in a big pot.
• Add garlic, onion, and ginger. Cook for 2 minutes.
• Add curry paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
• Pour in coconut milk. Stir and let it simmer.
• Add fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice.
• Stir and bring to a light boil.
• Add mussels. Cover with a lid.
• Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Mussels will open.
• Throw away mussels that don’t open.
• Add cilantro and chili.
• Taste and add salt or water if needed.
• Use a ladle to serve the mussels in bowls.

Notes

1. Use fresh mussels only. Throw out broken ones.
2. Wash mussels under cold water.
3. Don’t cook too long. Mussels can get hard.
4. Curry paste can be spicy. Use less if needed.
5. Add lime juice just before you serve.
6. You can add a little cream for a rich taste.
7. Eat it with bread to enjoy the sauce.

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