Steamed Mussels in Red Thai Coconut Curry

Want a warm bowl of savory goodness? Make this. Want to impress a new boyfriend or girlfriend? Make this. Having a dinner party at your house? Make this for an appetizer. Holy cow, guys…it’s so tasty. I promise. This may very well be one of my favorite recipes I’ve ever made because it 1) is so easy that it hardly seems possible, 2) it packs a wallop of flavor and 3) you can substitute ingredients based on availability and it’ll be just as good. You’ll notice I used pancetta (basically Italian ham that is bacon-like in flavor) but you could use regular bacon or even lardons – ooh, fancy French term alert – which is another form of pork belly. Bonus points for the fact that pancetta or lardons usually comes pre-chopped! The bottom line is to use something bacon-esque for a smoky depth of flavor. If you can’t find pre-cooked mussel or clam meat, you can use whole shellfish – just be sure to double the amount – and just steam them in the broth until they open (or try shrimp instead).

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