Steamed Mussels! Thai Style!

My family LOVES Steamed Mussels and like to make them in all different ways!  Tonight we decided to go Thai Style!  This is pretty much a classic Thai recipe, but as with all Thai food, nothing is ever boring or bland!  Our taste buds are having a PARTY!!

                                                     Thai Steamed Mussels!

Saute3 Tbsp minced, fresh ginger in 2 Tbsp butter for 2 minutes on medium heat, add 4 tsp minced garlic and saute for another minute, careful not to burn garlic~

Add 2-3 tsp red curry paste, 2 tsp fish sauce, 3/4 cup chicken broth, and 1 cup coconut milk~

Throw in 3Tbsp fresh chopped cilantro, 2Tbsp lemon juice, 1-2 tsp sugar- to taste~

When sauce is hot, Toss in cleaned and 'debearded' mussels, taking out any mussels that were open , if they do not close when you try to pinch them closed~ Stir them in to coat and put a lid on pan and cook on med-low for about 5-7 minutes, stirring every once and a while~

Once they have all opened, transfer all to a nice bowl!  Throw away any that did not open~

NOW IT'S TIME TO GET DOWN AND DIRTY!  Your hands and the mussel shells are your utensils! (one of my triplet boys showing us how it's done!  :)  

Break off the side of the mussel that has the meat in it, and use that shell with the mussel, to scoop up all that great juice!  SERVE WITH A NICE, CRUSTY BREAD to sop up the sauce, as well!  The sauce is CRAZY GOOD!!