Grilled Mussels with Curry Butter

In this terrific recipe, top mussels with a rich curry butter, seal in foil packets, and grill until done. Serve as an appetizer with crusty bread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 299 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges
• 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.125 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high medium-heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Whisk butter, garlic, curry powder, cumin, and salt together in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside.

Step 3

Arrange 4 large sheets aluminum foil on a flat surface. Divide mussels into 4 even portions and place 1 portion in center of each piece of foil. Dot mussels evenly with butter mixture; sprinkle top of each with bell pepper and parsley. Top each with lime slices. Wrap foil tightly around mussels to make 4 packets.

Step 4

Place the packets on the preheated grill; cook until mussels open, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard any mussels which do not open.

Step 5

Transfer mussels to small bowls; garnish each with a lime wedge.