Coconut Milk Mussels with Lemongrass - Great Easy Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, inner stalk bruised and sliced
• 1 Thai red chili, thinly sliced (optional for heat)
• 1 can coconut milk (full-fat)
• ½ cup chicken or seafood stock (or water)
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or Thai basil
• Lime wedges, for garnish