Mussels in Lime-Coconut Broth

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Sweet, sour, and luscious, this broth is great for simmering shellfish, poaching your favorite fillet, or even used as a finishing sauce for whole grilled fish.

Submitted by Drew Miller
Updated on March 14, 2025
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 cup minced shallots

  • 1 teaspoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 dried red Thai chile

  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk

  • ½ cup lime juice

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • salt as needed

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 2 pounds mussels, cleaned

Directions

  1. Heat butter in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric, bay leaves, and chile pepper and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.

  2. Add ginger and tomato paste to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and lime juice. Mix in sugar and black pepper; stir well. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust salt.

  3. Add mussels to the saucepan and simmer until all shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open. Place in a bowl and sprinkle with cilantro.

Cook's Note:

You can use fresh or frozen mussels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

570 Calories
32g Fat
28g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 570
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 22g 108%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 767mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 46g 91%
Vitamin C 43mg 48%
Calcium 107mg 8%
Iron 16mg 89%
Potassium 941mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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