Steamed Mussels with Curry and Lemongrass |
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Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1 cup dry white wine |
1 cup heavy cream |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon minced shallot |
1 stalk fresh lemongrass* (lower 6 inches only), outer leaves discarded and root ends trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces |
2 teaspoons curry powder |
1 1/2 pounds black mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well in several changes of water and beards pulled off |
1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallion |
1 tablespoon unsalted butter |
Directions:
1. In a 5- to 6-quart heavy kettle bring wine and cream to a boil with garlic, shallot, lemongrass, and curry powder. Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, or until opened, discarding any unopened ones and lemongrass. Using a slotted spoon divide mussels among 4 bowls.
2. Add to liquid remaining in kettle scallion, butter, and salt and pepper to taste, stirring until butter is incorporated, and spoon over mussels.
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