Description
Yellow Curry Mussels is a flavorful Thai-inspired seafood dish featuring fresh mussels simmered in a rich and aromatic coconut curry sauce with lemongrass, garlic, and ginger.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and chopped
- 2 tbsp yellow curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Red chili slices (optional, for garnish)
- Steamed jasmine rice or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add yellow curry paste and stir for another 30 seconds to release the flavors.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, then stir in fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until mussels open.
- Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir to coat mussels in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and red chili slices if desired, alongside rice or bread.
Notes
- Use only fresh mussels and discard any that remain closed after cooking.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less curry paste.
- This dish is best enjoyed immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg