Thai Basil Mussels

Simple and easy, these are a great alternative for mussel lovers! Thais eat a lot of snacks and this is just one of many! This can be served as a nibble, or can be expanded to a full meal course served with bread, Peking rice, or spicy potatoes (for just a few examples).

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 21 mins
• Calories: 277 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup chicken stock
• 6 ounces mussels
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 1 small bunch Thai basil, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place mussels in a pan of cold water. Discard any that float. Drain, clean, and debeard remaining mussels.

Step 2

Place stock and lemongrass in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Add mussels and let steam, covered, until they open, 1 to 4 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Step 3

Transfer mussels to a bowl and sprinkle basil on top. Serve with another bowl alongside for discarded shells.