Best 8 Steamed Mussels In Thai Broth Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy seafood dish that's packed with flavor, steamed mussels in Thai broth is the perfect recipe for you. This delicious dish is made with just a few simple ingredients, including mussels, coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, and lime leaves. The broth is fragrant and flavorful, and the mussels are tender and succulent. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer or a main course, this recipe is sure to impress.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN THAI BROTH



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 stalks lemon grass, trimmed of woody ends and roughly chopped
2 shallots, chopped
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons red curry paste
1/4 cup tom yum
2 cups sake
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 quarts chicken stock or canned chicken broth
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 medium tomato, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 makrut lime leaf or a 2-inch piece of lime zest
1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro, for garnish
1/2 tablespoon chopped basil, for garnish
1/2 tablespoon chopped mint, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large (6-quart) pot over medium-low heat, combine mint, cilantro, basil, lemon grass, shallots, garlic, curry paste and tom yum. Stir until herb leaves wilt, about 5 minutes. Add sake, lemon juice and stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain broth into another large pot. Add mussels, tomato and lime leaf. Cover, and place over high heat. Cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Transfer to serving bowls, and garnish with chopped cilantro, basil and mint. Serve immediately.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN TEQUILA CHIPOTLE BROTH



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup 1/2-inch diced tomatoes
1 pound Prince Edward Island mussels, cleaned, de-bearded
1/2 cup Silver tequila
2 cups fish or shellfish stock
1 chipotle pepper from a can of chipotle in adobo, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Serving suggestions: toasted bread and lime wedges
  • In a large, hot, saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and heat until it smokes, add the sliced garlic shaking the pan quickly so as not to burn the garlic, cook for approximately 30 seconds. Add the onions and tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add the mussels tossing them in the pan to coat. Remove the pan from the heat and add the tequila and stock. Return the pan to the heat, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes or until the mussels start to open. Add the chipotle and the cilantro and cook for 3 minutes. Discard any mussels that did not open. Taste and add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve with toasted bread and lime wedges.

SPICY THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Categories     Garlic     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Lime     Mussel     Summer     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

5 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated)
3 limes
a 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: lime wedges

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels well and remove beards. Squeeze enough juice from limes to measure 1/3 cup. In an 8-quart kettle boil lime juice, coconut milk, wine, curry paste, garlic, fish sauce, and sugar over high heat, stirring, 2 minutes. Add mussels, tossing to combine. Cook mussels, covered, stirring occasionally, until opened, about 5 to 8 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Chop cilantro and toss with mussels.
  • Serve mussels with lime wedges.

STEAMED THAI MUSSELS



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Make and share this Steamed Thai Mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fish sauce or 2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and beards removed

Steps:

  • Whisk together all but the mussels.
  • Arrange mussels on a barbecue, close lid and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open. Transfer to a platter.
  • Drizzle with the sauce.

THAI STEAMED MUSSELS



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Posting this for ZWT 2006. Oh wow these sound good! I would serve these with coconut rice and some steamed asparagus I think.

Provided by JanetB-KY

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 1/2 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.

STEAMED MUSSELS IN THAI CURRY SAUCE



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Categories     Shellfish     Tomato     Appetizer     Steam     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Lime     Basil     Mussel     Curry     Summer     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 to 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 13.5-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk* (3 1/2 cups)
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste**
1 cup chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
2 stalks lemongrass,** trimmed, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) or 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla)**
3 kaffir lime leaves or 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
4 plum tomatoes, diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Bring coconut milk to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; add curry paste and whisk until dissolved. Add next 6 ingredients. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Strain into bowl.
  • Heat peanut oil in large deep skillet over high heat. Add mussels. Sauté 2 minutes. Add strained curry sauce. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Transfer to large serving bowl. Sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro and serve.
  • Available at Indian, Southeast Asian, and Latin American markets as well as many supermarkets.
  • ** Available at Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.

Tips:

  • Prep the Mussels Properly: Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold running water. Discard any mussels that are open or cracked.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the dish will taste. Use fresh mussels, lemongrass, ginger, and Thai chili peppers.
  • Don't Overcook the Mussels: Mussels cook quickly, so don't overcook them. Overcooked mussels will become tough and rubbery.
  • Use a Wok or Large Skillet: A wok or large skillet is ideal for cooking the mussels. It allows you to easily stir and toss the mussels as they cook.
  • Garnish with Herbs: Garnish the finished dish with fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, or mint. This will add a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

This steamed mussels in Thai broth is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The combination of fragrant Thai herbs and spices creates a delicious and aromatic broth that perfectly complements the tender mussels. Serve this dish with rice or noodles, and enjoy the taste of Thailand in your own home.

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