Emeril's Thai Mussels with Squash (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 17 Minutes |
Ready In: 52 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
2 cups peeled butternut squash, 1-inch diced |
1/2 cup chopped white onions |
1 cup thinly chopped red bell peppers |
2 teaspoons minced garlic |
2 to 4 tablespoons thai red curry paste, depending on desired heat level |
6 kaffir lime leaves, or 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest |
2 tablespoons nam pla (thai fish sauce ) |
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar |
1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk |
2 pounds small mussels, scrubbed and bearded, broken or open mussels discarded |
1/2 cup chopped thai basil leaves |
steamed jasmine rice or long-grain rice, accompaniment |
8 lime wedges, garnish |
Directions:
1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the squash, onions and bell peppers, and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the curry paste and lime leaves, stir to combine, and cook for 1 minute. Add the fish sauce and sugar, and stir to combine. Add the coconut milk and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the mussels, cover, and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir in 1/4 cup of basil and remove from heat.
2. Allow to sit, covered, for 1 minute before serving. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Spoon into individual bowls or 1 large bowl. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup basil. Serve with rice and lime wedges.
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