Mussels with Coconut Curry Sauce

Mussels with Coconut Curry Sauce
Mussels with Coconut Curry Sauce
Mimosa in Los Angeles uses coconut milk in this version of a Breton classic.
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French Wine Shellfish Appetizer Coconut Seafood Mussel Curry White Wine Fall Bon Appétit
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup chopped shallots
  • 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
  • Carbohydrate 9 g(3%)
  • Cholesterol 39 mg(13%)
  • Fat 16 g(25%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 15 g(30%)
  • Saturated Fat 12 g(59%)
  • Sodium 336 mg(14%)
  • Calories 266

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, wine, lemon juice and bay leaves; simmer 10 minutes. Add mussels. Increase heat, cover and boil until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, place mussels in 4 bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil sauce until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaves. Spoon sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.

Preparation Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and curry powder; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add coconut milk, wine, lemon juice and bay leaves; simmer 10 minutes. Add mussels. Increase heat, cover and boil until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, place mussels in 4 bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil sauce until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper; discard bay leaves. Spoon sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.