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Coconut Milk Mussels

An easy Coconut Milk Mussels recipe for all Thai, curry lovers ! Because of the delicate curry coconut milk sauce, persons of all ages love this recipe

Coconut Milk Mussels

Combine Mussels Coconut Milk Curry and only a couple of other everyday ingredients, and you have a wonderful spicy Thai Mussels recipe.

This particular Coconut Milk Mussels recipe is so good, and everyone loves it ! From kids to the elderly, as you can up the Curry Paste if you like, add more chilies when serving. 

Or leave the chilies out when dishing up for the kids.

Coconut Milk Mussels

The dish is especially great over pasta and rice as it is very saucy. And all those flavors are in the sauce ! Think of the popular dish you normally order, Mussels in Coconut Milk. 

This is it ! And unbelievably quick and easy to make.

Mussels are also one of the most sustainable animal protein option. We also only use frozen half shell Mussels in all of our recipes.

Frozen is just so convenient and having a bag (or five!) in the freezer comes in very handy when you need to get dinner sorted during the week.

Coconut Milk Mussels

Take a quick glance at the ingredients for a Thai-style Curry Coconut Milk Mussel dish :

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  • 3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste – prefer more (or less) curry ? Add a tablespoon extra, or a tablespoon less – I would not change it any more than that though
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste – again I know lots of people just love their Garlic and Ginger in a Thai dish – use more if you so wish, up to double should be fine
  • 1 can ( 400 ml ) Coconut Milk, ( 13.5 fluid ounce ) – 1 can is defintely enough for this amount of Mussels to form a lovely, fragrant sauce 
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock – my personal favorite stock is definitely the KNORR Stock Pots – if not available, use any Vegetable stock you have on hand
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce – gives a lovely seafood flavor
  • 800 grams Frozen Half Shell Mussels, defrosted ( 2 pounds are good to use)

TO SERVE:

  • 4 Spring Onions, chopped ( Green Onions ) – I only chop the white parts for this dish
  • 2 Red Chilies, chopped (seeded or not) more or less can be used – chop finely, or slice into rings
  • Handful Cilantro, chopped – if you really detest Cilantro, simply leave this out
  • Lemon wedges, optional – only about one Lemon wedge per person is recommended (on the side)

Coconut Milk Mussels

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Coconut Milk Mussels

Coconut Milk Mussels

Coconut Milk Mussels

Linda Nortje
An easy Coconut Milk Mussel recipe for all Thai, curry lovers ! Because of the delicate curry coconut milk sauce, persons of all ages love this recipe
4.96 from 21 votes
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Course Dinner
Cuisine Thai
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 149 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic and Ginger Paste
  • 1 can 400 ml Coconut Milk, ( 13.5 fluid ounce )
  • 2 cups Vegetable Stock
  • 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
  • 800 grams Frozen Half Shell Mussels defrosted ( 2 pounds are good to use)

TO SERVE:

  • 4 Spring Onions chopped ( Green Onions )
  • 2 Red Chilies chopped (seeded or not) more or less can be used
  • Handful Cilantro chopped
  • Lemon wedges optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine the Curry Paste, Garlic and Ginger Paste, Coconut Milk, Vegetable Stock and Fish Sauce in a large saucepan - bring to a boil
  • Add the defrosted Mussels, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes or until the Mussel flesh is orange and firm
  • Serve immediately, scattered with the Spring Onions, Chilies and Cilantro - add a Lemon wedge on the side if you prefer

Notes

Equally delicious served over noodles or rice
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Milk Mussels
Serving Size
 
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
149
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
17
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
1486
mg
65
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.
4.96 from 21 votes (21 ratings without comment)
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