Are you looking for a delightful and flavorful seafood dish that's perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings? Look no further than mussels and clams with lemongrass broth and cilantro. This tantalizing dish combines the delicate briny flavors of mussels and clams with the vibrant, aromatic flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and cilantro. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.
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THAI-INSPIRED MUSSELS WITH COCONUT MILK AND LEMONGRASS
A big pot of mussels is ALWAYS a win, win, win to me! There are LOTS of directions you can go in terms of flavor profiles-and to top it off, mussels are cheap and very quick to cook. The spice, acid and creamy coconut milk really bring big flavors to the party that are ALWAYS crowd pleasers. Be sure to have lots of bread to soak up all the delicious broth!
Provided by Anne Burrell
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the mussels: Preheat a large lidded saucepan or moules (mussels) pot with the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the scallion whites, ginger and garlic. Saute until soft and fragrant, 5 minutes. Add the cilantro stems, lime zest, lime juice, chiles and lemongrass and saute for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the mussels, beer, coconut milk and lime leaves, then cover and allow to steam until the mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Add the fish sauce and stir to combine. Discard any mussels that do not open. Garnish with cilantro leaves.
- For the toasted bread: Preheat a saute pan over medium-high heat with a little vegetable oil. Add the baguette slices and toast on both sides until golden brown, 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and rub with the garlic clove. Serve alongside the mussels.
MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the mussels. Cover and cook until the clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer.
- Using a tongs, transfer the opened shellfish to serving bowls (discard any shellfish that do not open). Add the shrimp and basil to the simmering tomato broth. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Divide the shrimp and tomato broth among the bowls. Serve with the warm bread.
COCONUT BROTH CLAMS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: littleneck clam, cold water, sea salt, sourdough baguette, olive oil, sea salt, coconut oil, medium red onion, lemongrass, fresh ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, dry white wine, brown sugar, fish sauce, vegetable broth, full-fat coconut milk, scallion, fresh cilantro
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pick through the clams and discard any that are open and do not close when firmly tapped-these clams are dead and should not be eaten. Add the rest to a colander.
- Rinse and scrub the remaining live clams to remove any sand or barnacles from the shells.
- Fill a bowl large enough to fit the colander with cold water and 3-4 tablespoons of salt for every 6 cups (1.5 liters) of water. Place the colander in the bowl of salt water and soak the clams for at least 1 hour, up to overnight, so they release any grit and sand. The colander allows the grit to fall to the bottom of the bowl. Live clams will filter the water while they push out any impurities in the process.
- Transfer the clams in the colander to another large bowl of fresh water to desalt for 15-30 minutes.
- Grill the bread: Slice the sourdough baguette into ½-inch (1 cm) pieces.
- Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
- Toast the bread on a grill pan over medium-high heat until golden brown and crusty, about 2 minutes per side. Set aside.
- Make the coconut broth: Melt the coconut oil in a wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the red onion and cook until it starts to become translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Firmly tap the lemongrass stalks with a wooden spoon to bruise, which helps release aroma and flavor during cooking. Trim the ends, then slice into approximately 4-inch (10 cm) pieces.
- Add the lemongrass to the wok, along with the ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Carefully pour in the white wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
- Add the brown sugar, fish sauce, vegetable broth, and coconut milk. Bring to a boil.
- Add the clams, return to a boil, and cook for 5-8 minutes, or until all of the clams are fully opened. If any clams remain closed, discard them.
- Discard the lemongrass stalks and divide the clams and broth between serving bowls. Garnish with scallions and cilantro and serve with the grilled bread for dipping.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1273 calories, Carbohydrate 90 grams, Fat 66 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 69 grams, Sugar 14 grams
MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH
I found this recipe by Giada De Laurentiis on foodtv.com. I have never made mussels or clams and I was delighted with the results. Do not omit the basil, I think it adds a lot to this recipe and make sure you have the warm, crusty bread to dip in the broth!
Provided by Chill
Categories Mussels
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
- Add garlic,bay leaf and crushed red pepper.
- Saute until garlic is tender (1 min).
- Add wine and bring to a boil.
- Add tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and flavors blend (5 min).
- Turn up to medium and cook until sauce is good and warm.
- Add clams, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in mussels, cover and cook until clams and mussels open, about 5 mins or so.
- When clams and mussels are almost all opened throw in the shrimp.
- Cover and cook about 1 1/2 min or until shrimp is done.
- Stir in torn basil leaves and serve.
MUSSELS AND CLAMS WITH LEMON GRASS BROTH AND CILANTRO
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a 6-quart saucepot on medium heat. Sauté the shallots and garlic until translucent. Add lemon grass and ginger. Cook 1 minute, then add water. Bring to a boil and simmer 3 minutes. Add half of the cilantro, remove saucepot from heat, cover and let broth steep for 5 minutes. Heat broth to a boil. Add wine, salt and pepper. Add clams, cover and simmer 2 minutes. Add mussels, cover and simmer 3 minutes. Add cream and cook 1 minute. When most of the mussels and clams are open, squeeze in juice of 1/2 lemon. Toss in green onions and remaining cilantro. Remove lemon grass stalks before serving.
SPICY COCONUT MUSSELS WITH LEMONGRASS
Mussels are cheap, delicious and relatively fun to eat: saline, mild and plump little bites. They are also extremely easy to cook, especially if they've been farmed (most mussels you find in markets have been). Just give them a good rinse, and they are ready to go. Here the treatment heads in the general direction of Thailand, offering a sauce of coconut milk, lemongrass, garlic and chiles that perfectly frames the sweetness of the meat.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in the bottom of a large pot until hot. Add the shallot, garlic, lemongrass and chile. Cook over medium heat until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk and mussels. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the mussels have opened, 5 to 7 minutes (discard any mussels that remained closed). Remove from heat, and use a slotted spoon to transfer the mussels to a large bowl, leaving the liquid in the pot. Stir the lemon zest and juice, fish sauce and cilantro into the pot. Taste and add more fish sauce and/or lemon juice if needed (fish sauce provides the salt).
- As the mussels cook, heat the broiler. Place the croissants, cut side up, on a small baking sheet. Run under the broiler until just golden. Put the mussels in two wide, shallow bowls. Ladle the broth over them and serve with the croissants.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 869, UnsaturatedFat 20 grams, Carbohydrate 42 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 60 grams, SaturatedFat 27 grams, Sodium 1536 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
MUSSELS WITH CILANTRO - MEXICO
Make and share this Mussels With Cilantro - Mexico recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mme M
Categories Mexican
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Reserve 4 small sprigs of cilantro for garnish. Remove the leaves from the stems of the rest, and discard the stems. Rinse and dry the leaves, and set them aside. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of loosely packed cilantro leaves.
- Heat the oil in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add the scallions, garlic and chilies, and saute a few minutes over medium heat until soft but not brown. Add the wine and lime juice, bring to a boil, then add the mussels.
- Cover, and cook until the mussels open, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the mussels from the pan, and place in a bowl. Cover to keep warm.
- Return the saucepan to the stove, add the cilantro and simmer a few minutes, until the cilantro wilts. Place the contents of the saucepan in a blender, and puree. Pour back into the saucepan, add the cream and bring to a simmer. Return the mussels to the saucepan, cover and reheat briefly.
- To serve, place the mussels in 4 soup plates and spoon the sauce over each portion.
- Garnish with the reserved sprigs of cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 104.4, Sodium 666.4, Carbohydrate 12.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.1, Protein 28
FRAGRANT THAI-STYLE CLAMS IN COCONUT BROTH
The classic, highly aromatic Thai seasoning for seafood includes lemongrass, galangal, lime leaf, hot pepper and coconut milk. Spicy and refreshing, the bright-tasting broth is a mix of sweet, salty, sour and herbaceous. You may substitute mussels or prawns for the clams.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories quick, seafood, soups and stews, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 main course or 4 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat coconut oil in a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add lemongrass, galangal, ginger, chiles, lime leaves, sugar and fish sauce. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add coconut milk, then taste broth for salt and adjust. (You may prepare up to this point 1 to 2 hours in advance and leave at room temperature.)
- Bring mixture to a boil over high heat and add clams. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, stirring once or twice, until all clams have opened.
- Transfer clams to soup bowls. Strain broth if desired and ladle over clams. Sprinkle with cilantro and scallions. Squeeze lime over each bowl and serve with lime wedges.
MUSSELS IN LIME-COCONUT BROTH
Steps:
- Heat butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric, bay leaves, and chile pepper and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
- Add ginger and tomato paste to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and lime juice. Mix in sugar and black pepper; stir well. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.
- Add mussels to the saucepan and simmer until all shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 106.9 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 45.7 g, SaturatedFat 21.5 g, Sodium 766.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
Tips:
- To make sure your mussels and clams are fresh, gently tap their shells together. If the shells close, the shellfish is alive and safe to eat. If the shells do not close, discard the shellfish. - Purge the mussels and clams in cold water for at least 20 minutes before cooking to remove any sand or grit. - Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the mussels and clams so that there is plenty of room for the broth to circulate. - Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the mussels and clams have opened. - Discard any mussels or clams that have not opened after cooking. - Serve the mussels and clams with a slotted spoon so that the broth can drain off. - Garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges.Conclusion:
This recipe for mussels and clams with lemon grass broth and cilantro is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. The broth is flavorful and aromatic, and the mussels and clams are tender and juicy. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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