THAI BASIL MUSSELS
Simple and easy, these are a great alternative for mussel lovers! Thais eat a lot of snacks and this is just one of many! This can be served as a nibble, or can be expanded to a full meal course served with bread, Peking rice, or spicy potatoes (for just a few examples).
Provided by Swiss Phil
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 21m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place mussels in a pan of cold water. Discard any that float. Drain, clean, and debeard remaining mussels.
- Place stock and lemongrass in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add mussels and let steam, covered, until they open, 1 to 4 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Transfer mussels to a bowl and sprinkle basil on top. Serve with another bowl alongside for discarded shells.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 829.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Bakht Love786
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe. I love Thai food!
The great Been Adam
[email protected]This recipe is definitely going on my to-cook list!
Yasser Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mussels, but this recipe might change my mind.
Mobeen movie1
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Keiairah
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out tough and overcooked. Not sure what went wrong.
Stillinlove
[email protected]The mussels were a bit gritty, but the flavor of the sauce was excellent. I'll try it again with fresh mussels next time.
MD. Masud Hasan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I added a bit of extra lime juice and it really brightened up the flavors. Served it with crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.
Md Humaun
[email protected]Not a fan of mussels, but this recipe changed my mind! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon. Will definitely be making this again!
Tauhid Abdullahi
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used frozen mussels and they still turned out great. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy. Will definitely be making this again.
AbdulWakeel Abdirahman
[email protected]Followed the recipe and it turned out great! The mussels were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra spice with some cayenne pepper. Served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.
Adams Mohammad
[email protected]This Thai basil mussels recipe was a hit! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I loved the combination of basil, garlic, and chili peppers. Will definitely be making this again!