Thai Mussels And Prawn Pot Recipes

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.

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.