Learn how to make delicious and healthy Coconut Steamed Mussels by following an easy step by step recipe. Serves 1 person. Multiply by number of servings needed.
Ingredients
- 1/2 clove garlic, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 Thai chili pepper, thickly sliced
- 1/4 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- 1 Roma tomato, finely cubed
- 1/2 sweet bell pepper, finely cubed
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 oz unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 lb mussels, scrubbed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In food processor, combine garlic, chili pepper, ginger, cilantro, lime zest and olive oil. Process to a paste and transfer to a large bowl.
- Whisk in coconut milk and lime juice. Season with salt.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat, about 7 minutes. Add mussels, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Cover and cook. Shake the pot a few times, until the mussels just begin to open, about 4 minutes.
- Uncover the mussels and stir in coconut milk mixture. Cover and cook, shaking the pot a few times, until all of the mussels open, for about 8 minutes.
- Spoon mussels and broth into a bowl and serve. Season to taste.
