MUSSELS IN LIME-COCONUT BROTH

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Sweet, sour, and luscious, this broth is great for simmering shellfish, poaching your favorite fillet, or even used as a finishing sauce for whole grilled fish.

Provided by Drew Miller

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon butter
1 cup minced shallots
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
1 dried red Thai chile
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
½ cup lime juice
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
salt as needed
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 pounds mussels, cleaned

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

mahtab ahmad
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I highly recommend this recipe.


Manan Rajpoot
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This is the best mussel recipe I've ever tried.


Annebelle Brümmer
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I can't wait to make this recipe again.


Friend Game Shop
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This recipe is a keeper!


Luna Mae
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I love the unique flavor of the coconut and lime broth.


Mbabazi Juliet
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This dish is sure to impress your guests.


Jazzy Lemondrop
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's now one of my favorites.


Palan Kunam
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Vanesa Osoria
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Vijoo Joshi
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5/5 stars!


umar umaiza
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I'm always looking for new mussel recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, flavorful, and easy to make.


Sana Shah
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, pasta, and even quinoa. It's always delicious.


Waqas Lovely
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I love how easy this recipe is to make. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.


Liton Shorker
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the broth is so flavorful.


Fikirini Karisa
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the broth.


Dzam Ogba
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I'm not usually a big fan of mussels, but this recipe changed my mind. The broth was amazing, and the mussels were so tender.


Rhonda White
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This is now my go-to mussel recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Benedict Munangati
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I was skeptical about the coconut and lime combination, but it totally worked! The broth was so flavorful and creamy. The mussels were also cooked perfectly.


Thembelihle Mbatha
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Followed the recipe and the mussels turned out great! Will definitely make again.


LensDoctor enockkitty
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This mussel dish was an absolute delight! The coconut and lime broth was bursting with flavor, and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.