Thai Coconut Curry Mussels - Recipe

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

red curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: yellow curry paste

Homemade paste can be lower in sodium and cost.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor.

lime leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried lime zest

Bay leaves can provide a similar aromatic quality.

Sizzle 1 red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper for about 2 minutes until translucent.

Add 5 cloves of garlic and Fresno chilies to the onion.

Incorporate 2 tablespoons of butter into the mixture.

Add 1 can of full-fat coconut milk and Thai red curry paste to the pan.

Mix the ingredients together and lower the heat to a simmer for 5 minutes.

Add 3 pounds of mussels to the pan and mix everything around.

Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat.

Finish the dish by adding lime zest, mint, and cashews on top.

Cooking Techniques

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