Mussels in Tom Yum Sauce
An amazing, quick, and simple dish with an oriental touch. Mussels in Tom Yum sauce are a true gourmet delight. The aromatic, spicy coconut milk-based sauce enhances the flavors of these small yet beloved seafood delicacies. This recipe works for mussels both in shells and without.
Updated : 12 May, 2025
About 30 min.
Ingredients
300 grams
Mussels
220 milliliters
Coconut milk
60 grams
Sauce, paste
2 clove
Garlic
15 grams
Cilantro
15 grams
Green onion
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. This recipe works not only for mussels but also for other seafood like squid, octopus, or shrimp. You can use store-bought or homemade Tom Yum sauce.
Step 2
Defrost the mussels. Thaw them in the fridge, drain excess water, rinse, and pat dry.
Step 3
Chop the green onions. Use the white (light green) part for frying and the dark green part for garnishing.
Step 4
Prepare the aromatics. Finely chop the garlic. Wash, dry, and roughly chop the cilantro. You can substitute or mix it with other herbs like dill, parsley, mint, spinach, or wild garlic.
Step 5
Make the sauce. Mix coconut milk with Tom Yum sauce until smooth. The sauce is spicy and sour, so adjust seasoning as needed. I didn’t add extra pepper as the sauce was spicy enough.
Step 6
Sauté the aromatics. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over low heat. Add garlic and the white part of the onion. Stir-fry until fragrant but don’t let the garlic burn.
Step 7
Add the sauce. Pour in the coconut milk mixture and stir. Bring it to a boil.
Step 8
Cook the mussels. Add them to the sauce and simmer on low heat for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 9
Season and garnish. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cilantro and the remaining green onion. Turn off the heat and let the mussels sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Step 10
Serve and enjoy! Mussels in Tom Yum sauce pair well with pasta, rice, vegetables, or boiled potatoes. I served them with fluffy steamed rice. Enjoy your meal!