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Mussels with Coconut & Chilli
A pot of freshly steamed mussels is such a simple, satisfying dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Serves
6 as a starter or 4 as a main
Seafood
Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Potluck
Ingredients
36 mussels, in their shells
2 tbsp neutral oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 long red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups coconut cream
finely grated zest of 1/2 a lime, or lemon
1/2 cup chopped coriander
bread, to serve (optional)
Method
Scrub mussel shells and remove their beards. Discard any that do not close.
Heat oil in a large, deep pot or frypan and sizzle garlic and chilli for about 30 seconds.
Add mussels, coconut cream and lime or lemon zest. Cover and cook over high heat until mussels open (3-5 minutes).
Discard any that do not open.
Garnish with coriander/cilantro. If desired, serve with crusty bread to soak up the pot juices.
MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE & HERBS
To give this dish a French flavour twist, use white wine instead of the coconut cream, 2 tsp thyme in place of the chilli, and parsley instead of the coriander/cilantro.
