Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth
Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth pairs tender, briny shellfish with a creamy coconut base brightened by fresh lime. Warming notes of garam masala, turmeric, and ginger weave through the broth, balanced by a hint of sweetness and heat. Serve it for a light dinner or an elegant starter with crusty bread to soak up every last spoonful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the garam masala, turmeric, bay leaves, and chile pepper and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes more.
- 2
Add the ginger and tomato paste to the saucepan and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk and lime juice. Add the sugar and black pepper; stir well. Bring to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt.
- 3
Add the mussels to the saucepan and simmer until all the shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that do not open. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the cilantro.
- Calories 206.15 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 2.42 g Low Source 5%
- Carbohydrate 37.79 g 14%
- Total Fat 6.36 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 3.86 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.85 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 177.18 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 10.05 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 5.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 267.43 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 1.65 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 610.9 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 51.4 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 23.45 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 1.06 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mussels with Coconut Lime Broth is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Coconut Milk, and Dark Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 206.15 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Coconut Milk, Dark Brown Sugar, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 206.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth healthy?
- Mussels with Coconut-Lime Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 206.15 calories and 2.42 g of protein, or 5% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 177.18 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.86 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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