Steamed Mussels with Beer, Chilli and Coconut
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely sliced
900g Greenshell™ Mussels Whole Shell
1 cup beer
¼ cup sweet chilli sauce
¾ cup coconut cream
salt and pepper
TO SERVE
¼ cup fresh herbs – coriander, basil or parsley
1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
Method
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan on medium heat, then sauté the garlic and red onion for 1-2 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Add the mussels and beer to the saucepan, cover with a lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the mussels open. Move the mussels into a serving dish.
To the broth, add the sweet chilli sauce and coconut cream and simmer for a further 1-2 minutes. Season to taste.
TO SERVE
Pour the coconut chilli broth over the mussels and top with fresh herbs, serve the lime wedges on the side.
