mussels in spicy coconut broth

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Moose Jaw, SK
Updated on Jan 16, 2015

Serve with crusty bread and a crisp salad. The prep time is just for cleaning the mussels if they haven't been cleaned when you get them.

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Photo by: Randy Mayor
prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sugar, optional
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons red curry powder
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 - (14.5-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

How To Make mussels in spicy coconut broth

  • Step 1
    Combine first 7 ingredients in a Dutch oven, and bring to a boil
  • Step 2
    Add mussels; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shells open. Remove from heat; discard any unopened shells
  • Step 3
    Spoon 1 1/2 cups broth mixture into each of 2 soup bowls.
  • Step 4
    Divide mussels evenly among each soup bowl. Garnish with chopped basil.

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