Fresh mussels cooked in a fragrant coconut curry broth, air-fried to infuse the flavors into the shells.
Ingredients:
• 2 pounds of fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons of curry powder
• 1 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon of coriander
• 1 can of coconut milk
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees.
2. Place the mussels in a bowl and drizzle with the olive oil. Toss to evenly coat the mussels.
3. Place the mussels in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes.
4. While the mussels are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the bell pepper, onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander and cook for another minute.
7. Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
8. Add the cooked mussels to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes.
9. Add the lime juice and cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the Coconut Curry Mussels in large bowls with crusty bread. Enjoy!
This Coconut Curry Mussels recipe will serve up to 4 adults!
*Please note that cooking times and temperatures may vary depending on your specific air fryer model. Adjust accordingly for the best results.
