Best Asian Stir Fried Mussels And Prawns Recipes

Asian-Style Mussels image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 medium shallots, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sliced peeled fresh ginger
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 stalk fresh lemongrass, sliced and smashed
1 serrano or Thai bird chili, minced with seeds
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Southeast Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
4 dozen large mussels (about 2 1/2 pounds), rinsed and beard removed
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes), plus wedges for garnish
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves

Steps:

Heat the oil a large skillet, with a lid, over medium heat. Add the shallots, ginger, garlic, lemongrass, and chili, and stir-fry until golden and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add the water, fish sauce, and sugar, stir and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels, cover and steam until they open and plump slightly, about 5 minutes.
Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir in the lime juice, cilantro, and mint leaves. Divide the mussels and broth evenly among the bowls. Serve.

Sweet and Spicy Mussels With Stir Fried Asian Greens image

Provided by The Flying Chef

Categories Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 kg large black mussels
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 piece fresh ginger, about 50g worth
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1/2 cup fish stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 green onions, sliced thinly
300 g bok choy, chopped coarsely
400 g gai lan, chopped coarsely
2 cups bean sprouts

Steps:

Scrub mussels, remove beards.
Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan, stir fry garlic and ginger until fragrant, add syrup, sauces, stock and juice, bring to the boil.
Add mussels, reduce heat and simmer, covered, about 5 min's or until mussels open (discard any that don't).
Remove mussels from pan, cover to keep warm.
Return stock mixture to a boil. Add remaining ingredients to wok; stir fry until greens are just wilted.
Return mussels to wok, stir fry until heated through.
Accompany with steamed Jasmine rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.6, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 105.3, Sodium 1923.6, Carbohydrate 40, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.6, Protein 49.4