Uncle Bill's Curry Mussels

William (Uncle Bill) Anatooskin's Note:

A delightful mussel dish with a nice flavor of curry.

• Total Time: 31 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 lbs fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion , finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 cup whipping cream
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 2 green onions , chopped

Directions:

1. Purchase fresh mussels; DO NOT use any mussels that stay open when tapped.
2. Scrub mussels with a stiff brush or nylon pad under cold running water.
3. Remove beards that are attached to the mussels; discard.
4. In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes or until softened, stirring freqently.
5. Add curry powder; cook stirring for 30 seconds.
6. Pour in wine; bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
7. Add mussels; cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels are open, shaking pan occasionally to redistribute mussels.
8. With a slotted spoon, remove mussels and keep warm, discarding any that do not open.
9. Bring liquid in saucepan to a boil over high heat; boil uncovered for about 3 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
10. Pour in cream; boil for about 2 minutes or until thick enough to coat spoon.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Transfer mussels to serving dishes.
13. Pour sauce over mussels; sprinkle with coriander and green onions.
14. Serve immediately.
15. VARIATION: Light Herbed Mussels: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
16. Add and cook 1 finely chopped onion or shallot and 4 large minced garlic cloves for 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
17. Add 1 1/2 cups of white wine; bring to boil and boil for 4 minutes.
18. Add prepared mussels; cover and boil for 4 minutes or until opened, shaking pan occasionally.
19. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon to bowls.
20. To the saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill and salt and pepper to taste.
21. Pour sauce over mussels and serve immediately.

Reviews

[Mikekey]

Wonderful flavors in this dish, although I will use a Madras curry powder next time, as the curry powder I had on hand was a tad bland. I served this over fresh spinach fettuccine. A nice change from the usual white wine-garlic-herb method. Thanks, Bill. P.S I took pictures, but being the techno-dope that I am, I lost them while trying to download. Will try again next time I make this dish!