Thai Mussels in Asian Broth with Soup {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

This is one of the easiest Asian Thai mussels recipes to whip up. This Steamed Mussels with Soup is rich with Asian flavors of red curry paste, lemongrass and ginger – you’ll slurp it right up! Dairy Free and Gluten Free, too.

This tops the list of my favourite Thai mussels dishes. For a long time I was too intimidated by the mussel cleaning process to tackle making them at home, but ever since I finally dared to do it (starting with a mussels in white wine sauce) I’ve made them numerous times.

This recipe though is truly perfect. I feel that mussels usually are served best as an appetizer – still requiring you to come up with a main dish that pairs with the shellfish starter. In this case though, the mussels enhance the flavor of the Asian fish soup entree all the while supplying your guests with a two course meal.

Make sure to use good quality fish sauce and coconut milk – it makes all the difference. If you can’t find fresh lemongrass the minced tube paste can be substituted but the flavor won’t be as bold (and trust me the aromatic combination of lemongrass and red curry paste is to die for). I have been meaning to make my own red curry paste from scratch because I’m sure it would be significantly better but for now the jarred/canned variety will have to do.

This Asian fish soup with Thai mussels encompasses all my favorite Asian flavor profiles – the creamy silky coconut milk, spicy red curry paste, bite from the ginger and bold lemongrass flavors. So close your eyes, take one whiff of this soup, and you’ll instantly be transported straight into Asia…

Look out for more Asian Thai mussels recipes from me, or share yours with us in the comments!

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Thai Mussels in Asian Broth with Soup

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

40 mins

 

Thai Mussels with Soup rich with Asian flavors of red curry pasta, lemongrass and ginger - you'll slurp it right up!

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Thai

Servings: 6

Calories: 140 kcal

Author: Vicky

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mussels scrubbed & picked through (discard cracked shells and ones that don't close when tapped)
• 1 stalk of lemongrass white part grated
• 1 bottle of clam juice   8 oz
• 8 oz white wine dry
• 1-2 inch piece of ginger cut into match sticks
• 1 can 14oz of good quality coconut milk, shake the can to mix the fat with the liquid
• 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of Thai red curry paste depends on your spice level
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• handful bean thread noodles placed in bowl, topped with boiling water and cooked on low heat for a few minutes
• chopped scallions & chili for topping
• 10-15 medium shrimp peeled
• 6 oz Shiitake mushrooms sliced
• 2 baby bok choy sliced
• Cilantro chopped
• Sirracha optional

Instructions

1. In a wok or large pot, turn heat to medium. When wok is hot but not smoking, add 2 tablespoons curry paste and the lemongrass. Fry for 30 seconds to release the flavors. Add the clam juice, white wine, fish sauce, sugar, coconut milk and ginger. Simmer for 3 minutes. Add more curry paste for a spicier broth.
2. To Steam the mussels: Turn the heat to high and add the mussels. Cover with tight fitting lid. Steam on high for 4-5  minutes. Open lid stir mussels to move them around and cook for another 30 seconds. Remove mussels and sprinkle with scallions and chili. Discard mussels that have not opened.
3. For soup bring liquid mixture to a boil. Add shrimp and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil again and reduce heat, cooking until shrimp is cooked through. Add sliced bok choy remove from heat. Ladle a handful of bean thread noodles into a soup bowl, top with soup and sprinkle with scallions, cilantro and sriracha.