Mussels in Red Coconut Curry

Name: Mussels in Red Coconut Curry
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels (you usually buy them this way, scrubbed and beards removed); 2 tablespoon butter; 1/2 cup shallots (thinly sliced); 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/4-1/2 cup curry paste (to taste); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger; 2 cans coconut milk (you may use light, but it won't be quite as creamy/indulgent); juice of 1 lime; 1/2 cup fresh basil (to garnish); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (to garnish); dried chilies (to garnish)