Mussels With Curry Cream Sauce

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 10
Mussels with curry cream sauce- a mouthwatering seafood delicacy
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg cleaned mussels
14 ounces dry white wine
1 ounce butter
1 small onion , chopped
1 small carrot , chopped
1 ounce sultana
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon tomato puree
1 small apple
5 ounces double cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
420
Sugar
7g
Fat
22g
Mussels with curry cream sauce is a classic seafood dish with a creamy and robust flavor that will hit all the right notes. The dish originated from Belgium, where people would use ale instead of wine to make the sauce. Mussels are a staple seafood dish in many coastal areas worldwide, including the Mediterranean, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Mussels with curry cream sauce is a must-try dish if you have never tasted mussels before. The curry powder and apple flavor gives it a unique twist.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
2.Add onion, carrot, and sultana. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3.Add curry powder and tomato puree. Stir and cook for about a minute.
4.Add in the white wine. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by half.
5.Add the mussels and chopped apple to the pot. Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes or until all the mussels have opened.
6.Add the double cream and stir until heated through. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve hot.

PROS

Mussels with curry cream sauce are an excellent source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
The dish is flavorful and has a unique taste that has made it popular all over the world.

Cooking a mussel dish requires little time, and it is an easy way of getting all the essential nutrients that come with seafood.

CONS

If prepared improperly, mussels can cause food poisoning.
Only consume mussels that have fully opened during the cooking process and discard any that remain unopened.
Mussels can also be high in salt and cholesterol, so be mindful of your intake if you have health issues related to these.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mussels are a low-fat source of protein, beneficial for the immune system, and muscle growth. They are a rich source of vitamin B12, essential for maintaining neurological health. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in mussels is beneficial for brain and heart health. The curry and apple in the recipe add a dose of anti-inflammatory agents with a range of health benefits.

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