One-Pot Wonders

Thai Mussels To DieĀ For

January  9, 2014
4.5
2 Ratings
  • Serves 5
Author Notes

You will want to have PLENTY of good crusty bread on hand to sop up every last drop of this amazing sauce! —NY Momma & Foodie

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • 5 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3-4 limes, squeezed to make approx.1/3 cup juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 13.5 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cups chopped cilantro
  • 2 additional limes, quartered
  • LOTS of crusty bread!
Directions
  1. Combine all sauce ingredients (red curry paste through coconut milk) in a large stock pot and stir well, making sure sugar and curry paste are nicely dissolved.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes.
  3. Add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring every now and then, until mussels open - 6 - 8 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and discard any unopened mussels. Add in the cilantro and toss to combine.
  5. Dump into a nice big serving dish and serve with crusty bread and lime wedges. I think it's fun and communal to set out a big basket of crusty bread and just let your guests all hover over the serving dish, dunking bread and picking out mussels!
  6. NOTE: The sauce is phenomenal - you won't want to miss a drop; you could also pour over steamed brown or white rice for a bright, hearty and satisfying dish.
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4 Reviews

sheila356 January 25, 2014
I am trying to come up with a super superlative! This were WONDERFUL! If you like Thai food and mussels, please make these.
 
NY M. January 25, 2014
Thank you, Sheila! So happy to share the YUM!!!!
 
loubaby January 10, 2014
this sounds really good and my husband loves mussels...thanks
 
NY M. January 10, 2014
Thanks for the comment. I have been making this for years; it is one of my all time favorites - so easy and so delicious. I really hope you both enjoy it!