Spicy Curried Mussels Recipe

Spicy Curried Mussels Recipe

  • 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
  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.
  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.)
  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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