The New Zealand Seafood Industry Council Ltd

New Zealand Seafood Recipes

Thai mussels from the barbeque

Thai mussels from the barbeque
Ingredients
Preferred measurement of units  

2 stalks fresh lemongrass, chopped

½ inch fresh ginger, chopped

1 fresh chilli, chopped

4 cloves garlic, chopped

Pepper

½ cup water

1 cup coconut cream

Method

Place water & all ingredients except coconut cream in hot cast iron dish or pan.

Place mussels on bed of those ingredients.

Close lid & steam for approximately 12 minutes (till all mussels open).

Place mussels in other container & close with foil or lid (keep warm).

Add coconut cream to the cooking juices & reduce to half.

Pour over mussels.

Mussel
Omega 3: Good Omega-3
Color when cooked:
  • Shell
Flesh:
  • Shellfish
Cooking Methods:
  • Bake
  • BBQ
  • Fry
  • Curry
  • Marinate
  • Microwave
  • Soup/chowder
  • Smoke
  • Steam
  • Sushi / raw