Spicy Thai Mussels with Green Papaya

  4.0 – 1 reviews  • Asian
Total: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Total: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 2 tablespoons canola oil
  2. 1 to 2 each, red and green jalapenos, sliced into thin rings
  3. 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
  4. 1/2 cup shallots, thinly sliced
  5. 1 cup green papaya, julienned
  6. 2 tablespoons lemongrass, finely chopped
  7. 1 pound mussels cleaned and de-bearded
  8. 1 cup red and yellow cherry tomatoes (equal parts), sliced in half
  9. 1 1/2 cups white wine
  10. 1/4 cup fish sauce
  11. 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  12. 2 tablespoons butter
  13. 1/2 cup cilantro, leaves only
  14. 1/2 cup Thai basil, leaves only
  15. 5 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a non-reactive saucepan, coated with the canola oil over medium-high heat, saute the jalapenos, garlic, shallots, green papaya, and lemongrass until the shallots are soft, about three minutes. Add the mussels, tomatoes, wine, fish sauce, lime juice, butter, cilantro, and Thai basil. Allow the mixture to simmer covered, until all the mussels have opened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  2. Immediately pour the mussels with broth into a large bowl and garnish with the scallion greens. Beverage: Gewurtztraminer

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 348
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 1755 mg
Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 348
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Carbohydrates 21 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 16 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 1755 mg

Reviews

Meredith Roberson
These mussels were really good. I omitted the butter and green papaya, and cut the fish sauce down to a TBSP. This would make a really good soup too, if you added fish broth and more lime juice.

 

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