Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels

Name: Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 59 milliliters torn fresh basil; 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar; 79 milliliters fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 237 milliliters light coconut milk; 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice; 454 grams 24 mussels (about , scrubbed and debearded; 59 milliliters minced shallots; 1 teaspoons Sriracha (hot chile sauce, such as Huy Fong); 158 milliliters water

Coconut and Basil Steamed Mussels might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 250 calories, 15g of protein, and 14g of fat each. Head to the store and pick up water, coconut milk, lime juice, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the canolan oil you could follow this main course with the Cherry-Apricot Turnovers as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet. If you like this recipe, take a look at these similar recipes: Thai-style Steamed Mussels With Coconut Milk & Basil, Spicy Steamed Mussels With Lemongrass, Chile, And Basil, and Jean Georges’s Steamed Mussels With Lemongrass, Thai Basil, Chi.

Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add oil to pan, swirling to coat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add shallots and garlic to pan; cook 2 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in coconut milk and next 7 ingredients (through Sriracha); bring to a boil.

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Coconut Milk

Shallot

Sriracha

Garlic

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Add mussels to pan; cover and cook 5 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells.

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Mussels

Pasta Shells

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Remove mussels from pan with a slotted spoon, reserving broth mixture. Divide mussels between 2 serving bowls; keep warm. Bring broth mixture to a boil; cook 5 minutes.

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Broth

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Bowl

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Pour 1 cup sauce over each bowl.

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Sauce

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Sprinkle with sliced basil, if desired.

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Basil

Combine 1 cup water, 1/2 cup jasmine rice, 1 teaspoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 thinly sliced green onion in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes; remove from heat.

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Jasmine Rice