Mussels Coconut Curry Style

By RoadKillCook

Excellent blend of flavors.

Ingredients

• 2 T butter (1/4 stick)
• 1/4 c chopped shallots
• 2 T curry powder of choice
• 1 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 1/2 c dry white wine
• 3 T fresh lemon juice
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 lbs black mussels, scrubbed, debearded
• chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Details

Adapted from Epicurious.com

Preparation

Step 1

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 or slotted spoon, distribute mussels into 4 serving bowls. Boil broth until slightly thickened, stirring now and then, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over mussels and garnish with parsley.