Monday, November 16, 2015

Donna's Thai Red Curry Mussels & Shrimp and Stir-Fried Coconut Butternut Squash Noodles

UPDATE 23 March 2016:  I added two 3 ounce lobster tails to the pot at the same time as the rest of the shellfish and they were done perfectly!

Dear Friends, making a meal out of fresh and delicious seafood is easy with just a bit of preparation.  Tonight's dinner consisted of shrimp and mussels steamed in a spiced, creamy curry sauce that was served over butternut squash "noodles".  The natural sweetness of the squash beautifully balanced the flavors in the seafood and curry sauce.  Give this a try - you will be glad you did!  Best, Donna:



Donna's Thai Red Curry Mussels & Shrimp

Ingredients:
1 pound fresh mussels, debearded
½ pound large uncooked shrimp, 16/20 count
Two 3 ounce lobster tails (23 March 2016 update)
One 15 ounce can lite coconut milk
¼ cup fresh salsa, medium
2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 Tablespoon ginger root, minced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
¾ teaspoon red curry paste
½ teaspoon curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 Tablespoon chives

Method:
Soak mussels in cold water with 2 Tablespoons of gluten-free flour for 30 minutes. Rinse well 3 times discarding any mussels that are not tightly closed.

In medium saucepan, combine all ingredients except mussels, shrimp and chives.  Bring to boil over high heat and add mussels and shrimp.  Cover pot and steam for 5 minutes or until mussels have opened, discarding any that do not open.  Serve mussels and shrimp immediately with sauce, adding chives on top, if desired.

Serves 2. 


Donna's Stir-Fried Coconut Butternut Squash Noodles

Ingredients:
1 Tablespoon sesame oil
4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, and sliced thinly into “noodles”
2 Tablespoons unsweetened coconut, shredded
1 Tablespoon ginger root, minced
1½ teaspoons cilantro, chopped
2 Tablespoons Tamari (or soy sauce)
Salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Heat sesame oil in large frying pan over medium-high heat.  Add squash and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.  Add remaining ingredients and cook for about 2 more minutes.  Serve immediately.

Serves 2.

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