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Grilled stuffed mussels
Recipe description
Mussels are delicious served as a starter or main meal and are very popular in the Mediterranean region, especially when fresh. This recipe is an alternative to the traditional moules mariniéres that is usually served.
Serves: 4 persons
Prep time: 30 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Total time: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 2 pints of live mussels
- 1 oz (30 g) of fresh white breadcrumbs
- 2 crushed cloves of garlic
- 3 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of freshly chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp of freshly torn basil
- 1 tsp of freshly chopped thyme
- 1 tsp of grated lemon rind
- black pepper
Recipe instructions
- Wash and scrub the mussels under running water. Discard any mussels that do not close tightly.
- Remove the beards if this has not already been done. Place the mussels into a large saucepan and cover tightly with a lid.
- Turn the heat onto high and heat the mussels for about 4 - 5 minutes, gently shaking the pan from side to side frequently.
- Remove the pan from the heat and discard any mussels that have not opened.
- Place the mussels one by one in a single layer into an ovenproof dish. Cover the dish with aluminium foil.
- Preheat the grill to medium - high.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs together with the garlic, lemon rind, herbs and black pepper.
- Spoon a small amount of the breadcrumb mixture into each shell, over each mussel.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the mussels and place under the preheated grill.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs turn a golden brown colour. Do not overcook, as this will ruin the mussels.
- Serve immediately with a fresh salad and hot crusty bread.
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