RECIPE: Tropical Rum Steamed Mussels

Chef Brian West is here on this West Wednesday, and he’s showing us his delicious Tropical Steamed Mussels recipe.

Tropical Rum Steamed Mussels

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Source: Chef Brian West

INGREDIENTS

• 2 lbs mussels
• 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 inch ginger, finely chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup Pineapple Juice
• 2 Tbsp curry powder
• 6 oz 1888 Dark Rum
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 Tbsp cilantro
• 1/2 Anaheim pepper, Sliced
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Lime,juiced
• 4 Tbsp Mango, Diced
• 4 Tbsp Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Wash mussels thoroughly if fresh.

2. Heat oil on medium heat and add onion, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes a bit translucent.

3. Turn up heat to high and pour in mussels and cover for 1 minute.

4. Open lid and add Salt, Pepper, Coconut milk, Pineapple, and Curry powder allow to cook for 2 minutes.

5. Stir in Anaheim Peppers and Pour into a bowl.

6. Finish it off with Fresh Lime Juice, Mango, Red Peppers, and Cilantro.

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