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Steamed Mussels with Basil
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Steamed Mussels with Basil |
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| Ingredients: |
- 4 lb Fresh mussels
- 3 Shallots chopped
- 3 Cloves garlic
- 1 Tbs Chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup Mirin wine or sweet cooking wine
- 1/2 cup Coconut milk
- 1 Lime juice of
- 2 Tbs Chopped fresh basil; or 1 tablespoon dried
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chile oil; to taste (optional)
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| Directions: |
- Debeard the mussels and scrub them well. Set aside.
- In a very large stockpot over high temperature, heat the shallots, garlic, ginger, wine, coconut milk, lime juice, and basil just to a boil. Add the mussels. Cover and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that have not opened after 10 minutes.
- Remove the mussels from the pan with a slotted spoon and distribute them among 4 bowls. Season the broth with salt and pepper to taste, adding chile oil if you prefer a spicier taste.
- Pour the broth over the mussels and serve hot.
- Serves four.
- Per serving: 337 Calories (kcal); 29g Total Fat; (70% calories from fat); 5g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 25mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 2 Vegetable; 1 Fruit; 6 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates
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