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Keto Portuguese Mussels with Coconut Milk

A creamy and flavorful keto-friendly mussel dish inspired by Portuguese flavors. Coconut milk adds richness and replaces traditional cream, making it dairy-free and keto-compliant.

10m prep + 15m cook2 servings
Contains shellfishDAIRY-free
350 cal|25g protein|10g carbs|24g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Mussels (scrubbed and debearded)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 medium Onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 can Coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 1/2 can Chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2Add onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3Pour in coconut milk and chopped tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4Add smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5Add mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until mussels have opened.
  6. 6Discard any mussels that do not open.
  7. 7Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

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