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    Home » Seafood

    Steamed PEI Mussels in a Red Thai Curry Broth

    Published: Jul 12, 2021 · Modified: Aug 17, 2021 by Zimmy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    A top down image of Red Thai Curry Mussels in a skillet. A dish of hummus and veggies, shrimp, toast, olives, hot chilli sauce and a glass of wine surround the skillet

    We love mussels because they are the most amazing vessel to enjoy any type of flavourful broth! The half shell is the perfect spoon shape to collect the ideal mouthful of broth with the tender mussel meat. This quick, easy and affordable recipe uses a store bought Red Thai Curry Paste to effortlessly infuse the broth with so much flavour!

    Ingredients
    • 2 pounds (907g) fresh PEI mussels, rinsed and beards removed
    • 13.5 ounce (400ml) can coconut milk
    • 2 tablespoons (30ml) red Thai curry paste (store bought)
    • 1.5 cups (355ml) of fish stock (homemade, canned or cube)
    • 2 tablespoons (30ml) brown sugar
    • 3 bird’s eye chilies, sliced in half lengthwise
    • 1.5” (4cm) piece of fresh ginger, peeled
    • 1 kaffir lime leaf (or peel from ½ a small lime)
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, washed, dried and chopped
    Preparation

    In a large saucepan or skillet with a lid, simmer the coconut milk and curry paste over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add the fish stock, brown sugar, chilies, ginger and lime leaf, stir and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Add the mussels to the pan, cover with a lid, raise the heat to high, and steam.

    2 pounds of mussels will take 5 – 7 minutes to cook, but timing will vary depending on the heat, how much liquid you use, and the size & shape of the pan. Mussels are ready when shells are open and you can see the plump tender meats.
    Sprinkle with the cilantro and serve with some fresh crusty bread for dipping in the wonderful broth — It’s that simple!

    A close up of red Thai curry mussels.
    A top down image of Red Thai Curry Mussels in a skillet. A dish of hummus and veggies, shrimp & calamari skewers, toast, olives, hot chilli sauce and two glasses of wine surround the skillet

    Prep time: 5 min
    Cook time: 30 min
    Serves: 2

    These mussels were served with toast for dipping, warm olives, grilled shrimp, grilled calamari and hummus with griddled veggies.

    Hope you enjoy my Red Thai Curry Mussels recipe! We would love to hear from you, please leave us your feedback in the comment box below.

    Have a delicious day! James (aka Zimmy) & Elaine


    These red Thai curry mussels were made (and served) in my Hestan 11″ NanoBond Skillet and on my Hestan 36″ gas grill in Pacific Fog.

    Proud Hestan Culinary  & Hestan Ambassador. Opinions in this post are my own.

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