Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk
Indulge in the vibrant, coastal flavors of **Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk**, a quick and elegant dish bursting with aromatic Southeast Asian ingredients. Fresh, briny mussels are gently steamed in a fragrant broth of creamy coconut milk infused with lemongrass, ginger, garlic, and a touch of spicy red chili. Brightened with lime juice and finished with fresh cilantro, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this impressive yet effortless meal is perfect for dinner parties or a cozy weeknight treat. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread to soak up the luscious broth and enjoy every last drop of flavor! Keywords: steamed mussels, coconut milk, lemongrass, easy seafood recipes, Southeast Asian flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 lemongrass stalk
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium shallot
- 1 red chili
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 loaf (for serving) optional crusty bread
Instructions
Clean the mussels by scrubbing the shells under cold water. Remove the beard (the stringy part) if present. Discard any mussels with broken shells or that don’t close when tapped. Set aside.
Prepare the aromatics: Peel and finely mince the garlic and shallot. Peel and finely slice the ginger. Thinly slice the red chili and crush the lemongrass stalk slightly with the back of a knife to release its flavor.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, deep pot over medium heat.
Add the garlic, shallot, ginger, lemongrass, and red chili to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the fish sauce. Let the mixture come to a gentle simmer.
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for 4-5 minutes, shaking the pot gently a couple of times during cooking, until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mussels and stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the mussels before serving.
Serve immediately in bowls with the broth, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.9 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 512 mg | 171% | |
| Sodium | 4696 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 171.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.0 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 226.3 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 788 mg | 61% | |
| Iron | 45.7 mg | 254% | |
| Potassium | 4384 mg | 93% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
