Curried Mussels
- Ready In:
- 1hr 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 29
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
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Curry Cream (makes about 1 quart)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 3 cups yellow onions, minced
- 4 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons jalapenos, minced (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons hot curry powder
- 2 teaspoons sweet curry powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 quart heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce, to taste (Sriracha)
- 2 teaspoons lime juice (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (to taste)
- heaping 1/2 cup each parmigiano regianno and aged provolone cheese, grated
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Mussels
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mussels
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- kosher salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- 4 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1⁄4 cup dry good quality white wine
- 1 1⁄2 cups curry cream
- 1 tablespoon assorted fresh herb, finely chopped, such as flat leaf parsley, chives, chervil, basil, thyme (avoid cilantro and rosemary as they may overpower the flavor of the other herbs)
- crusty bread
directions
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For the Cream:
- Heat oil and butter in large saucepan and saute onions, ginger, garlic and jalapenos for about 3 minutes.
- Season with spices and salt and pepper.
- Add cream, simmer to reduce until sauce thickens, but is still silky and coats the back of a spoon, about 30-40 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add sriracha, lime juice, and brown sugar and cheese.
- Adjust seasonings generously to taste.
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For the Mussels:
- Place mussels in ice bath and stir. Discard mussels that do not close up tightly. Drain well.
- Saute garlic, shallots, salt, pepper, and a few sprigs of thyme in olive oil in large, shallow, non-reactive pot.
- Add mussels, shake to combine with garlic and shallots, add the white wine, thyme sprigs, and season with Kosher salt and black pepper.
- Cover and steam for about 3 minutes.
- Pour off half of liquid (discard or save for other use) and add Curry Cream.
- Simmer covered until mussels are completely open--shaking the pan occasionally. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Adjust seasonings generously to taste.
- Finish with topped fresh herbs and serve with crusty bread for sopping.
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