Jun 04 2026

Mussels Recipe

Time40m
Serves4
Rating
5.0
1 rating

1 lb of blue shell mussels in coconut curry sauce, herbs, focaccia.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Method

Mussels Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mussels

    Rinse the blue shell mussels under cold water, removing any beards or debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Cook the Sauce

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the curry paste and cook for another minute.

  3. 3

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  5. 5

    Finish the Dish

    Stir in the chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat.

Focaccia Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, combine warm water and yeast, letting it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Mix in the flour, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and salt until a dough forms.

  2. 7

    Knead and Rise

    Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  3. 8

    Shape and Season

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Punch down the dough and spread it onto a greased baking sheet. Use your fingers to create dimples in the dough. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and rosemary.

  4. 9

    Bake

    Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.

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