- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 12 cloves garlic (divided)
- 2 shallot (chopped, divided)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste (such as Thai Kitchen brand)
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons organic (unrefined red palm oil)
- 1 cup finely chopped carrots
- 1 cup finely chopped red pepper
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 1 can (15 ounces full-fat coconut milk)
- 6 cups fish broth (either homemade OR Pacific Natural Foods brand)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 8 ounces 1 cup clam juice
- 2 pounds mussels in shells (cleaned)
- Chopped basil and cilantro (for garnish)