Thai Style Mussels Recipes

THAI-STYLE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Wash the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that aren't tightly closed.
• Trim and finely slice the spring onions, peel and finely slice the garlic. Pick and set aside the coriander leaves, then finely chop the stalks. Cut the lemongrass into 4 pieces, then finely slice the chilli.
• In a wide saucepan, heat a little groundnut oil and soften the spring onion, garlic, coriander stalks, lemongrass and most of the red chilli for around 5 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to the boil, then add the mussels and cover the pan.
• Steam the mussels for 5 minutes, or until they've all opened and are cooked. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, then sprinkle with coriander leaves and the remaining chilli to serve.

THAI RED CURRY MUSSELS

Steps:

• Heat grill to high. Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven on the grates of the grill until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, curry paste, wine, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice and bring to a simmer, whisking. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and let steam until opened. During the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro and basil. Serve from Dutch oven into individual bowls, discarding the lemongrass.

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.

THAI STYLE MUSSELS, SHRIMP, OR FISH

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a 12" skillet on Med heat. Add sesame oil, onions, pepper, carrots and sauté about 5 minutes.
• Add squash and zucchini and sauté another 2-3 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add curry paste, curry powder, cumin and kaffir leaves or lime zest and stir to combine.
• Add fish sauce and brown sugar and stir to combine.
• Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the seafood, cover, and cook, shake the pan occasionally. Cook until the mussels are open if you are using them, discard any that have not opened. If you are using shrimp cook until they turn pink. If using fish, cook until fish easily flakes.
• Stir in 1/4 cilantro and remove from heat.
• Allow to sit for about 1 minute. Spoon over rice or ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining cilantro.
• Serve with lime wedges.