Friday Recipe Drop: Malaysian Red Curry Mussels

One of my go-to fancy-yet-easy weeknight dinners.

Mussels used to intimidate me, and I don’t know why. They cook up in 5-7 minutes, so you can get dinner on the table in no time at all. Most of the mussels you get at big grocery stores are already debearded for you, so cleaning them isn’t even that hard. Plus, they’re an excellent source of protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. If you’re trying to incorporate more seafood into your diet, try these Malaysian Red Curry mussels! Grab the recipe here.

I developed this recipe last year for AAPI Heritage Month using Grumpy Ginger’s Malaysian Red Curry paste. Here are some important tips to keep in mind when using curry paste or mussels in recipes: