Spicy Mussels with Ginger and Lemongrass

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass, tender inner white bulb only
• 1 jalapeno, partially seeded and minced
• 2 1/2 pounds mussels, preferably from New Zealand, scrubbed and debearded
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

1. Heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet.
2. Add the ginger, lemongrass and jalapeno and cook over high heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
3. Add the mussels and water and toss to coat.
4. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.
5. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large, deep bowl; discard any mussels that do not open.
6. Carefully pour any accumulated mussel liquid back into the skillet.
7. Stir in the brown sugar, Asian fish sauce, unsalted butter and minced cilantro.
8. Pour the pan sauce over the mussels and serve immediately.

canola oil, fresh ginger, fresh lemongrass, mussels, water, light brown sugar, fish sauce, unsalted butter, cilantro

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/spicy-mussels-with-ginger-and-lemongrass (may not work)