Ingredients and Weight:
- Mussels, 2 pounds, cleaned and debearded
- Olive oil, 1/4 cup
- Onion, 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic, 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger, 1 tablespoon, minced
- Curry powder, 2 tablespoons
- Ground cumin, 1 teaspoon
- Ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper, 1/4 teaspoon (optional, adjust to taste)
- Coconut milk, 1 cup
- Chicken broth, 1 cup
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup, chopped, for garnish
Preparation Time:
Cooking Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to release their flavors.
- Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the mussels to the skillet and cover tightly. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (12 mussels):
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Aromatic and flavorful mussels in a creamy curry sauce
- Tender and juicy mussels with a slight crunch from the vegetables
- Mildly spicy (adjust cayenne pepper as desired)
- Can be served as an appetizer or main course
User Comments:
- "Absolutely delicious! The curry sauce was perfect and the mussels were cooked to perfection."
- "I love that this dish is so easy to make and yet it tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant."
- "The combination of flavors is exquisite. My guests were raving about it."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Rinse the mussels thoroughly before cooking to remove any sand or grit.
- Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
