Lemongrass and Ginger Mussels

Flavorful mussels cooked in an Asian-style sauce featuring lemongrass, ginger, and coconut, served with charred sourdough bread.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1063 kcals 4252 kcals
Carbohydrates 117.2 grams 468.9 grams
Fat 29.2 grams 116.8 grams
Protein 71.1 grams 284.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
unsalted
GrainsCereals
1
loaf
Sourdough Bread
thickly sliced
Liquids
200
ml
NutsSeeds
2
stalk
Lemongrass
tough outer leaves discarded, soft core finely chopped
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Coriander
roughly chopped fresh leaves
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
to taste
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Seafood
2
kg
Mussels
rinsed, scrubbed, beards removed
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
finely chopped
10
cm
Ginger
fresh root, peeled, finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chillies
finely sliced

Steps

  • Melt 50g butter in a heavy-based lidded pan over medium heat.
  • Fry shallots, lemongrass, garlic, ginger, and chillies for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Pour in 200ml wine, 330ml coconut water, and 160ml coconut cream and bring to a boil.
  • Add 2kg mussels and cook covered for 5 minutes until opened.
  • Heat a griddle pan over high heat.
  • Drizzle sourdough bread with 2tbsp olive oil and grill for 30 seconds per side.
  • Stir coriander into the mussels and season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon mussels and sauce into bowls and serve with the bread.