Best 11 Spicy Coconut Curry Mussels Recipes

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Spicy coconut curry mussels are a dish that combines the flavors of creamy coconut, aromatic curry, and the briny sweetness of mussels to create an unforgettable meal. Whether you are a fan of seafood, curry, or coconut-based dishes, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds. With its simple preparation and exotic flavor profile, it's a perfect dish for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT-CURRY MUSSELS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 stalks lemongrass
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced
6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
6 tablespoons chopped peeled ginger
1/4 cup green curry paste
2 15-ounce cans coconut milk
4 tablespoons fish sauce
6 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
4 limes, halved
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Crusty bread, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Trim the lemongrass, leaving 6 inches at the root end; discard the tops. Smash the stalks with the flat side of a knife and cut into 1-inch pieces.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in each of 2 large pots over medium-high heat. Add 1 sliced onion to each and cook, stirring, until soft, about 5 minutes. Add half each of the garlic, lemongrass, ginger and curry paste to each pot and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons fish sauce and 1/4 cup water to each pot and bring to a simmer. Divide the mussels between the pots; cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mussels open, about 8 minutes. (Discard any that do not open.) Add the juice of 2 limes to each pot, then add the lime halves. Stir 1/2 cup cilantro into each. Serve with bread, if desired.

THAI RED CURRY MUSSELS



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 stalk lemongrass, crushed
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1/2 cup white wine
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 1/2 pounds mussels, debearded and scrubbed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro stems, plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
4 tablespoons chopped Thai basil or Italian basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Heat the oil in a heavy Dutch oven on the grates of the grill until shimmering. Add the lemongrass, curry paste, wine, coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice and bring to a simmer, whisking. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and let steam until opened. During the last minute of cooking, add the cilantro and basil. Serve from Dutch oven into individual bowls, discarding the lemongrass.

COCONUT CURRY MUSSELS



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Looking for a mussels recipe with Wow factor? This is it. Fresh mussels cooked in and served with a spicy coconut curry broth.

Provided by Garrett McCord

Categories     Dinner     1-Pot     Quick and Easy     Coconut Milk     Curry     Mussel     Seafood     Shellfish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 Thai chili, finely chopped (can substitute good pinch chili flakes)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
1/2 cup chicken stock
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
Pinch salt
1 stalk lemongrass, chopped into four pieces and smashed
3 makrut lime leaves* (optional)
Chopped cilantro
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Soak the raw mussels in cold water, then de-beard: Place mussels in a bowl of cold water so the mussels will spit out any sand or mud. Let them sit for 10 minutes. Drain and repeat. Toss any mussels that are open as these are dead. Debeard the mussels, pulling out their byssal threads (aka: their "beards") and place them in a bowl of cold water until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 669 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 58 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 930 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Delicious and easy spicy Thai steamed mussels that can be finished in just thirty minutes.

Provided by MURINMOON

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 ½ tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 cups chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, combine the lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce and sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar and curry paste and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil for 2 minutes then add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are opened, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and discard any unopened mussels. Pour mussels and liquid into a serving dish and toss with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 105.9 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.9 g, Sodium 1353.1 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

SPICY COCONUT MUSSELS WITH LEMONGRASS



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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

2 tablespoons coconut or safflower oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 stalk lemongrass, trimmed (outer layers removed) and finely chopped
1/2 to 1 small hot chile (like Thai bird, Serrano, Scotch bonnet or jalapeño), seeded and finely chopped
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
2 pounds fresh mussels, rinsed well
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Asian fish sauce, or to taste
1/2 cup whole cilantro leaves
1 or 2 croissants, split in half.

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

COCONUT-CURRY MUSSELS



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Serve these spicy, brothy mussels with rice for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger (from a 1 1/2-inch piece)
1 can (13 1/2 ounces) unsweetened coconut milk
3 tablespoons green or yellow Thai curry paste
3 pounds mussels, rinsed and scrubbed
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large pot with a lid, melt butter over medium-high. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Whisk in coconut milk and curry paste and bring to a simmer over high. Add mussels and stir to combine. Cover and reduce heat to medium-high. Cook until mussels open, 5 minutes, stirring once. (Discard unopened mussels). Remove pot from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 45 g

SPICY COCONUT CURRY MUSSELS



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Provided by Kathy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 lbs mussels
1 baguette
6 cups chicken stock
3 stalks lemongrass (chopped into 2 inch pieces)
10 cayenne peppers (sliced)
1 medium onion (sliced)
2 tbsp curry powder
2 cups coconut milk
1 tsp sugar
1-2 tsp salt
green onions (chopped, for garnish)
ground black pepper (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Slice baguette into long diagonal slices. Brush with sesame oil and toast for 5-8 minutes.
  • In a pot, mix together chicken stock, chopped lemongrass, sliced onions, sliced cayenne peppers, and curry powder. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • While broth is simmering, rinse and scrub mussels. If any mussels are open, tap on the shell; if they do not close, throw them out.
  • Add coconut milk and sugar to broth and stir. Continue simmering for another 5 minutes. Add 1-2 tsp salt to taste.
  • After coconut milk has dissolved in broth, add in mussels. Boil on medium heat with a covered lid for 5 minutes. Mussels should be fully open once cooked.
  • Serve with toasted baguette and garnish with green onions and black pepper.

CURRY-COCONUT MUSSELS



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Babalu's in St. Louis, Missouri, specializes in Caribbean-influenced food. This is one of their great recipes.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Mussels

Time 1h

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3/4 teaspoon lightly crumbled saffron thread
1 bay leaf (not California)
1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 tablespoon sambal oelek (chile paste)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 lbs mussels, well scrubbed (preferably cultivated)
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until onion is softened. Stir in wine, juices, curry powder, thyme, saffron, bay leaf, coconut milk, tomato, and sambal oelek, then simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until reduced slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Add cilantro and mussels and cook, covered, over high heat just until mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes (discard any unopened mussels), then season with salt. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1033.9, Fat 68.2, SaturatedFat 42.7, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 1338, Carbohydrate 40.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 60.2

SPICY CURRIED MUSSELS



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Mussel     Curry     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Sherry
2 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniment: crusty bread

Steps:

  • Cook shallots, curry powder, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes. Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 minutes and transferring mussels as opened to a bowl. (Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.)
  • Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over mussels and toss lightly.

CURRIED MUSSELS



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This is a spicy curried dish that my English husband loves! Great as an appetizer or as a main dish. For less spicy/hot, reduce ginger and/or curry paste. Serve with your favorite crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by Soundergirl25

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon coconut oil
½ red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon green curry paste
1 teaspoon green curry paste
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, minced, or to taste
8 ounces coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon water
1 lime, juiced
1 ½ pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add ginger, green curry paste, lemon zest, and garlic. Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, water, and lime juice. Bring to a vigorous simmer.
  • Place mussels in a steamer above simmering sauce; cook until mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove mussels from heat and place into a large serving bowl.
  • Place cilantro into the sauce mixture and cook just until it turns bright green, 30 to 60 seconds. Pour sauce over mussels and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 33.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.7 g, Sodium 869.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SPICY COCONUT MUSSELS



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Make and share this spicy coconut mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 can coconut milk
1/4 cup peeled sliced ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 can chicken broth
2 lbs mussels
1/4 cup fresh basil, chiffonaded

Steps:

  • combine the first seven ingredients in a skillet, bring to a boil.
  • add mussels, cover, and cook 5 minutes until shells open.
  • discard any unopened mussels garnish with basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.8, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 2212.2, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 8, Protein 61.5

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality mussels. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or damage to their shells.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly. Use a stiff brush to remove any dirt or debris from the shells. Be sure to remove the beards, which are the small, fibrous strands that protrude from the shells.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This recipe calls for onions, garlic, ginger, bell peppers, and carrots, but you can also add other vegetables such as zucchini, broccoli, or snap peas.
  • Don't overcook the mussels. Mussels cook quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on them to prevent them from becoming tough. They are done when they open up, which usually takes about 5 minutes.
  • Serve the mussels immediately. Mussels are best served hot, so be sure to serve them as soon as they are cooked.

Conclusion:

This spicy coconut curry mussel recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The mussels are cooked in a flavorful sauce made with coconut milk, curry paste, and a variety of vegetables. The result is a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. This recipe is also a great way to get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for heart health. Mussels are also a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.

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