Asian Style Mussels

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 stalk fresh lemongrass, sliced and smashed
• 1 serrano peppers or 1 thai chile, minced with seeds
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons southeast asian fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 48 large mussels, rinsed and beard removed (about 2 1/2 pounds)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus wedges for garnish (about 2 limes)
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil a large skillet, with a lid, over medium heat. add the shallots, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chili, and stir-fry until golden and aromatic, about 3 minutes. add the water, fish sauce, and sugar, stir and bring to a simmer. add the mussels, cover and steam until they open and plump slightly, about 5 minutes.
• 2 discard any mussels that do not open. stir in the lime juice, cilantro, and mint leaves. divide the mussels and broth evenly among the bowls. serve.