Indian Steamed Mussels

Submitted by Member 610488

"This recipe is from some of my partying friends in San Francisco, California."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 2-4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 shallots, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 4 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped
• kosher salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste

directions

1. Heat butter and oil in a 12″ skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in curry powder, and then add wine and 1/2 cup water; bring to a boil.
3. Add mussels, cover with lid, and cook until mussels are opened, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to a bowl.
4. Return skillet to heat and add cream, 2/3 of the cilantro, and any juices collected in the bowl of mussels.
5. Season with salt and pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Divide mussels among serving bowls.
6. Ladle sauce over mussels; garnish with remaining cilantro.