My mom fell in love with a dish just like this when she was in Mexico, and when she came home, she couldn’t stop thinking about it. These Lemongrass Mussels with Coconut Lime Broth are seriously so simple, yet bursting with flavor. If you’re looking to make something quick, easy, and a little different this summer, paired with a crisp white wine, well you just found your recipe!
Lemongrass Mussels with Coconut Lime Broth
These mussels are simmered in a fragrant, simple lemongrass coconut lime broth, finished with a bright hit of lime zest. They’re quick to make, yet incredibly flavorful, truly the perfect summer appy!
Equipment
- 1 large saute pan with lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mussels
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 400 ml can coconut milk
- 2 tbsp lemon grass, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1½ tbsp lime zest
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the mussels: To clean mussels, first choose live mussels with tightly closed shells and discard any that are cracked or don’t close when tapped. Rinse them under cold water, multiple times, scrubbing the shells with a stiff brush to remove sand and debris. Then find the beard—this fibrous tuft near the shell hinge—and pull it off firmly. After one final rinse, they’re ready to cook.
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the lemongrass, yellow onion, red pepper flakes, and salt. Sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onion softens.
- Then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
- In the last minute, stir in the lime juice and lime zest.Discard any mussels that remain closed. Transfer the mussels and broth to a serving bowl, garnish with fresh chives, and serve with warm, crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 98kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This is definitely going into our regular rotation!