This Thai Mussels recipe is quick and easy ! Make it as spicy, or not, as you prefer. Coconut Milk, Chilies and more makes this a delicious appetizer or main meal.

Make this Thai Mussel recipe as hot as you prefer. Or not that hot, the choice is yours !

Thai food is one of our favorite cuisines. However, we do not have a Thai restaurant nearby, and besides it is better and quicker, to make at home.

But what we even love more than Thai food, is Seafood !  Fish, Mussels, Calamari, Lobster, Shrimp and all the rest of it !

We always have a couple of packets of Mussels in the freezer. One of our favorites (to share as it is only hubby and myself), is my Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce.

Another appetizer we like to enjoy as a light dinner is our Cheesy Garlic Shrimp , which is my take on a restaurant (close to us) dish.

A Quick glance at the Ingredients for Thai Mussels :

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• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil – you can use vegetable oil as well, or even avocado oil (the Chili infused is nice to use)
• 1 medium Onion – like more Onion, use a large Onion !
• 2 teaspoons Garlic, Ginger and Chili Paste Mix – this is the ready-mix little tubs
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Paste – usually close to the above in the vegetable refrigerators
• 1 stick Lemongrass, fresh – optional, but highly recommended
• 1/2 cup Dry White Wine – any brand will do
• 900 grams Half Shell Mussels, defrosted and cleaned if necessary ( 2 pounds )
• 1 can ( 400 grams ) Coconut Milk, ( 14 ounce can ) – you can use Coconut Cream for a creamier, richer sauce, or even Fresh Cream (double cream/whipping cream) if Coconut is not your thing or you do not have any on hand
• Salt, to taste – I add only a little bit as the Pastes gives a salty taste as well
• Black Pepper, freshly milled, to taste – we love lots of Black Pepper !
• Lemon Juice, fresh, to taste – or Lime juice if you prefer
• 2 Spring Onions, ( Green Onions ) – sliced into fairly small bits
• 2 Red Chillies, chopped – I chop mine very fine
• 2 Green Chillies, chopped – same as above
• Handful Cilantro Leaves – Leave it or add it – your choice
• Handful Basil Leaves – same as above although I recommend using Basil in this Thai Mussel recipe
• Lime Wedges, to serve – can also use Lemon – choice is yours

What to serve with Thai Mussels ?

As an Appetizer :

• Fresh crusty bread
• Garlic bread
• Toasted French bread
• Fries

As a Main Meal :

• Angel Hair Noodles
• Pastas similar to linguine or spaghetti
• Rice – Basmati, Jasmin or plain old White Rice
• Baked Potato and a Salad or two (two vegetable sides if you want a richer dinner)

More fish and seafood recipes you might like:

• Pistachio Crusted Salmon
• Smoked Haddock Mac And Cheese
• Shrimp Creole (Slow-Cooker)
• Easy Lemon and Onion Fish
• Red Prawns And Mussels

Thai Mussels

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