Spicy Curried Mussels

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 cook shallots, curry powder and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5 to 6 quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes. add sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
• 2 add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 mminutes and transferring mussels as they open into a bowl. (discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.).
• 3 add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil, add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over the mussels and toss lightly.