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Thai Mussels
Linda Nortje
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
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Course
Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine
Thai
Prep Time
10
minutes
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Cook Time
10
minutes
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Total Time
20
minutes
mins
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Servings
6
Servings
Calories
143
kcal
Ingredients
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1
tablespoon
Olive Oil
1
medium Onion
chopped finely
2
teaspoons
Garlic
Ginger and Chili Paste Mix
1
teaspoon
Red Chili Paste
1
stick Lemongrass
fresh (optional)
½
cup
Dry White Wine
900
grams
Half Shell Mussels
defrosted ( 2 pounds )
1
can
400 grams Coconut Milk, ( 14 ounce can )
Salt
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly milled, to taste
Lemon Juice
fresh, to taste
2
Spring Onions
( Green Onions )
2
Red Chillies
chopped
2
Green Chillies
chopped
Handful Cilantro Leaves
Handful Basil Leaves
Lime Wedges
to serve
Instructions
Heat the Oil in a large skillet or medium pot - saute the Onion until soft and golden
Add both the Pastes and Lemongrass (if using) - cook for a minute
Use the Wine to deglaze the skillet, or pot, and cook 1 -2 minutes or until reduced by half
Add the Mussels and Coconut Milk - cover and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes until the mussel meat is orange and firm
Season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper - add the Lemon Juice
Serve the Mussels hot sprinkled with the remaining ingredients and Lime wedges on the side
Notes
Servings:
as an appetizer - 6 servings
as a main meal - 2 adult and two kids' sized servings
Nutrition Facts
Thai Mussels
Serving Size
1 Servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
143
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
377
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
7
g
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.