Coconut Curry Mussels

When Garrett McCord told me he had the best mussels recipe in the world I was skeptical, that is until I tried it. Yikes that is good! ~Elise

When I need a good party food or want to impress some friends I usually turn to mussels cooked in coconut milk and curry. It’s affordable, easy to prepare, and has a definite wow factor. I mean, who can’t resist the look of these obsidian peaks jutting out from a plate from canary-colored broth? These mussels take on the

flavors of the broth which is spiked with lemongrass, pungent red chilies, and kaffir lime leaves leaving them with a distinct Thai flavor. The mussels themselves imbue the broth with a slight, ocean brine that cuts through the richness of the coconut milk. that recipe will feed four society happily or produce an excellent appetizer for a group. that is a dish best served with beer and crusty bread.

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