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Lemongrass Steamed Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Poor Calvin's
Time30m
Serves4

Make Lemongrass Steamed Mussels Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Aromatics

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

1

Clean the Mussels

Rinse the mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or sand. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

Cooking

2

Prepare Aromatics

Finely chop the lemongrass, garlic, and shallots. If desired, slice the bird's eye chili in half to release its heat.

3

Steam the Mussels

In a large pot, combine the water, chopped lemongrass, garlic, shallots, and the whole bird's eye chili. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

4

Add Mussels

Once the mixture is simmering, add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened up.

5

Season

Stir in the fish sauce during the last minute of cooking. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

Serving

6

Plate the Mussels

Divide the mussels into serving bowls, ladling some of the aromatic broth over each serving.

7

Garnish

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the mussels.