Steamed Mussels in Coconut-Lime Broth

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 34 Minutes

Ready In: 44 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons vegetable or canola oil

3/4 cup finely chopped shallots (about 2 large)

3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk

2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

1 to 2 tablespoons grated lime rind

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon fish sauce

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

1 basil sprig

4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 3 minutes. Add coconut milk and next 5 ingredients; bring to a boil. Add basil sprig. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
2. Add mussels; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until shells open. Remove from heat; discard any unopened shells. Place mussels in wide, shallow bowls; ladle broth over mussels. Sprinkle with chopped basil.

By RecipeOfHealth.com