Spicy Curried Mussels

• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1 12 teaspoons curry powder
• 14 teaspoon dried hot red chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons sherry wine
• 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed
• 12 cup heavy cream
• 14 cup water
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

1. Cook shallots, curry powder and red pepper flakes in butter in a 5 to 6 quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring, until shallots are softened, about 4 minutes.
2. Add Sherry and simmer, stirring, 1 minute.
3. Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat 4 to 6 minutes, checking periodically after 4 mminutes and transferring mussels as they open into a bowl.
4. (Discard any unopened mussels after 6 minutes.
5. ).
6. Add cream and water to pot and bring to a boil, Add cilantro and salt to taste, then pour over the mussels and toss lightly.

shallots, curry powder, red chili pepper, unsalted butter, sherry wine, mussels, heavy cream, water, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-curried-mussels-329303 (may not work)