Red Curry Mussels with Garlic Coconut Broth 🥥🦪🌶️
Get ready to dive into a bowl of bold, exotic flavors with these Red Curry Mussels—steamed to perfection in a spicy, creamy garlic coconut broth that’s impossible to resist. 🌶️🥥
🦪 Ingredients
2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 tbsp coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable or seafood broth
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro and chili slices for garnish
🔥 Instructions
Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to release the flavors.
Pour in coconut milk and broth, stir well, then bring to a simmer.
Add mussels, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes or until all mussels have opened.
Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Discard any unopened mussels.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and sliced chili. Serve hot with crusty bread or jasmine rice.
Rich, spicy, and soul-warming—this dish brings Thai-inspired magic to your table in under 30 minutes 🥄🌿