carmarthen bay mussels with cardamom and coconut
(2 ratings)
A popular Welsh dish, which uses Carmarthen Bay Mussels, but Penn Cove or other local mussels will work. Serve with crusty bread to sop up juices.
(2 ratings)
yield
2 -4
prep time
20 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For carmarthen bay mussels with cardamom and coconut
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2 lbfresh mussels
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4 ozunsalted butter
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1 clovegarlic, peeled and finely chopped
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2shallots, peeled and finely chopped
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1 cdry white wine
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1 lgbay leaf
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3green cardamom pods, cracked open
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2/3 ccoconut milk (canned)
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chopped cilantro, to taste
How To Make carmarthen bay mussels with cardamom and coconut
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1Prepare the mussels. Pull away the hair-like strands (beard) around the shell and scrub with a stiff brush under cold running water.
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2Melt 2 oz. of the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic, shallots, cardamom pods and bay leaf. Cook until garlic and shallots are softened.
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3Add the wine and bring mixture to the boil. Add the mussels, set heat to high and cover the saucepan. Cook 2-3 minutes for 2-3 minutes, until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
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4Strain mussels in a colander, reserving cooking liquid. Place mussels in a large bowl, and return cooking liquid to pan. Return to heat. Add the remaining butter and coconut milk and bring to the boil.
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5Pour the mixture over the mussels, top with the chopped cilantror and serve immediately
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