Description
Elevate your dining experience with Thai Coconut Mussels, a delightful dish that combines fresh mussels and a fragrant coconut broth. This quick and easy recipe transports you to Thailand with every bite, making it perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and impressive gatherings. With bold flavors from lemongrass, ginger, and spices, you’ll create a culinary escape that your guests will love. Plus, the minimal cleanup required makes this dish as convenient as it is delicious.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons oil (avocado or vegetable)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 red chili, thinly sliced
- 2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and smashed
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Clean the mussels thoroughly under cold water and discard any open ones.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic, ginger, chili, and lemongrass in oil until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5–7 minutes until opened. Discard any that remain closed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg