Spicy Curried Mussels
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
-
2
ingredients
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 1⁄2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1⁄4 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons sherry wine
- 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed
- 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
- 1⁄4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
directions
- Cook shallots, curry powder and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5 to 6 quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes. Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
- Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 mminutes and transferring mussels as they open into a bowl. (Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.).
- Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil, Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over the mussels and toss lightly.
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I am a classically trained chef and a grad of NECI in Vermont. I ran my own catering company for years and then decided to switch gears and go to law school. I now practice law and cook just for fun.
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