Uncle Bill's Curry Mussels Recipe

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Uncle Bill's Curry Mussels
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Directions:

  1. Purchase fresh mussels; DO NOT use any mussels that stay open when tapped.
  2. Scrub mussels with a stiff brush or nylon pad under cold running water.
  3. Remove beards that are attached to the mussels; discard.
  4. In a large heavy saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; add onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes or until softened, stirring freqently.
  5. Add curry powder; cook stirring for 30 seconds.
  6. Pour in wine; bring to simmer over medium-high heat.
  7. Add mussels; cover and cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until mussels are open, shaking pan occasionally to redistribute mussels.
  8. With a slotted spoon, remove mussels and keep warm, discarding any that do not open.
  9. Bring liquid in saucepan to a boil over high heat; boil uncovered for about 3 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  10. Pour in cream; boil for about 2 minutes or until thick enough to coat spoon.
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Transfer mussels to serving dishes.
  13. Pour sauce over mussels; sprinkle with coriander and green onions.
  14. Serve immediately.
  15. VARIATION: Light Herbed Mussels: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  16. Add and cook 1 finely chopped onion or shallot and 4 large minced garlic cloves for 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened.
  17. Add 1 1/2 cups of white wine; bring to boil and boil for 4 minutes.
  18. Add prepared mussels; cover and boil for 4 minutes or until opened, shaking pan occasionally.
  19. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon to bowls.
  20. To the saucepan, add 3 tablespoons of chopped green onion, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh dill and salt and pepper to taste.
  21. Pour sauce over mussels and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 393.79 Kcal (1649 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.15g 33%
Cholesterol 96.79mg 32%
Sodium 811.6mg 34%
Potassium 920.8mg 20%
Total Carbs 16.14g 5%
Sugars 1.86g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 6%
Protein 28.8g 58%
Vitamin C 29.7mg 49%
Iron 10.2mg 57%
Calcium 120.9mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 118.5 Kcal (496 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.36g 33%
Cholesterol 29.13mg 32%
Sodium 244.22mg 34%
Potassium 277.08mg 20%
Total Carbs 4.86g 5%
Sugars 0.56g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0.42g 6%
Protein 8.67g 58%
Vitamin C 8.9mg 49%
Iron 3.1mg 57%
Calcium 36.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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