Thai Coconut Mussels - Improving Skin Complexion

I love seafood, especially shellfish. Mussels are full of zinc and B12 vitamin, which helps with reduce inflammation and improve dry skin. Mussels have been known to help with eczema and psoriasis, try adding them to your diet. 

Making sure to prep the mussels first with a salt water cornmeal bath to reduce grit, this Thai Coconut Mussels dish is super easy and delicious. Made of coconut milk and red curry paste, serve with freshly baked baguette and warm rice this is the perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner meal. Give this easy recipe a try!

Thai Coconut Mussels

serves 3-4 total cooking time: 15 mins

ingredients 

• 1 1/2 lb mussels, scrubbed and degrassed 
• 1/2 tbsp cooking oil 
• 1 garlic, pressed
• 1 tbsp, ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp red curry paste 
• 1 can coconut milk 
• 1/2 cup chicken stock
• 1/2 tbsp parsley, minced 
• rice or baguette for serving 

cleaning mussels

1. in large bowl add 1/3 cup of salt water for every gallon of water, add 1-2 tbsp of cornmeal, mix well and soak mussels for min 1 hr 
2. scrub and remove grass, rinse well 

directions 

1. in a wide pot, add cooking oil on medium
2. add garlic and ginger, stir for a minute
3. add red curry paste, coconut milk and chicken stock 
4. bring to a boil, add mussels and cover
5. let cook on medium for 15 minutes, add parsley
6. serve warm with rice and baguette 

enjoy!

                             

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