Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSantacaféSteamed Mussels Recipe

Steamed Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Santacafé
Time30m
Serves4

Hatch Green Chile | Coconut Milk In House Made Curry

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove the beards if present.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Curry Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk, red curry paste, lime juice, fish sauce, and salt. Stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Chiles

    Add the diced Hatch green chiles to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Steam the Mussels

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, then pour the prepared curry sauce over them. Cover the pot and steam for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels open.

  2. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

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