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Spicy Curried Mussels

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When spooned over steamed rice, these mussels could serve four.

See how to clean mussels .

Active time: 10 min Start to finish: 20 min

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 (main course) servings

Ingredients

2 shallots, finely chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
3 tablespoons Sherry
2 lb cultivated mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Accompaniment: crusty bread

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook shallots, curry powder, and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes. Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 minutes and transferring mussels as opened to a bowl. (Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.)

    Step 3

    Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil. Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over mussels and toss lightly.

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