Thai Mussels And Prawn Pot Recipes

THAI-STYLE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Wash the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that aren't tightly closed.
• Trim and finely slice the spring onions, peel and finely slice the garlic. Pick and set aside the coriander leaves, then finely chop the stalks. Cut the lemongrass into 4 pieces, then finely slice the chilli.
• In a wide saucepan, heat a little groundnut oil and soften the spring onion, garlic, coriander stalks, lemongrass and most of the red chilli for around 5 minutes.
• Add the coconut milk and fish sauce and bring to the boil, then add the mussels and cover the pan.
• Steam the mussels for 5 minutes, or until they've all opened and are cooked. Discard any unopened mussels.
• Finish with a squeeze of lime juice, then sprinkle with coriander leaves and the remaining chilli to serve.

THAI MUSSELS & PRAWNS

Steps:

• Blitz half the red chilli, the coriander stalks, garlic, ginger and coconut milk in a blender.
• Pour the coconut milk mixture into a saucepan, add the lemongrass and cook over a medium heat for 5 mins. Turn up the heat, add the prawns and mussels, then cover and cook for 4 mins - the prawns should be pink and the mussel shells should be open (discard any that have not opened). Remove the lemongrass and discard.
• Divide the shellfish and broth between two serving bowls and squeeze over some lime. Chop the coriander leaves and sprinkle over the top along with the rest of the chilli. Serve with slices of crusty bread to soak up the broth.

SHRIMP AND MUSSEL THAI NOODLE BOWL

Steps:

• To prepare the sauce, simmer the chicken broth, onion, ginger, lemon grass, lime leaves, and lime juice together until the liquid is reduced by half. Then, add fish sauce, coconut milk, curry paste, and paprika; cook for 10 minutes.
• Season the rice flour with salt and pepper, lightly dredge the shrimp in the flour; tap off excess. Heat peanut oil in a skillet until very hot. Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil and cook about 2 minutes each side. Add the mussels, asparagus tips, and shiitakes. Cook for 2 minutes just until heated through. Strain the sauce over the shellfish and vegetables. Poach the Udon noodles in hot salted water, drain and place in a warm bowl. Add the shellfish sauce. Top with pea tendrils, herbs, cashews, and sprouts.

THAI STYLE MUSSELS, SHRIMP, OR FISH

Steps:

• Heat peanut oil in a 12" skillet on Med heat. Add sesame oil, onions, pepper, carrots and sauté about 5 minutes.
• Add squash and zucchini and sauté another 2-3 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
• Add curry paste, curry powder, cumin and kaffir leaves or lime zest and stir to combine.
• Add fish sauce and brown sugar and stir to combine.
• Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add the seafood, cover, and cook, shake the pan occasionally. Cook until the mussels are open if you are using them, discard any that have not opened. If you are using shrimp cook until they turn pink. If using fish, cook until fish easily flakes.
• Stir in 1/4 cilantro and remove from heat.
• Allow to sit for about 1 minute. Spoon over rice or ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining cilantro.
• Serve with lime wedges.

ASIAN STIR-FRIED MUSSELS AND PRAWNS

Steps:

• Thoroughly scrub mussels and remove beards.
• Heat oil in a wok, stir-fry shallots, garlic, ginger, chili and turmeric, until mixture is fragrant.
• Add ketjap manis, water, stock, bring to the boil.
• Add mussels and prawns, reduce heat, simmer covered, about 5 Min's or until mussels open (discard any that don't.).
• Add lime juice, sprouts and parsley, cook a couple Min's until sprouts are just tender but still have a great crunch.
• Stir in coriander.
• To Serve: Either place in large serving bowl and sprinkle with the extra coriander or divide among 4 individual serving bowls and sprinkle each with coriander.
• Don't forget to put a large bowl on the table for shells.