Garlic Butter Mussels au Gratin
by Jay Wadams
Mussel au gratin or as the Italians call them Cozze al Forno are a fantastic starter or light meal for two. So quick and easy to prepare they are packed with Mediterranean flavour.
Ingredients
- 1 kg fresh mussels cleaned
- 125 ml white wine
- 50 g fresh breadcrumbs
- 50 g Parmesan grated
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- small bunch fresh parsley finely chopped
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 Tbsp butter melted
- sea salt and black pepper
optional:
- 1 red chilli finely diced
to serve:
- 1 lemon in wedges
- fresh parsley
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Instructions
- Heat the oven to 230°C 450°F / Gas 8. Place the mussels in a deep saucepan with the white wine, discarding any that will not close. Cover, bring to the boil and cook over high heat for 3-4 minutes, shaking gently from time to time until all the mussels have opened. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir together the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, lemon zest and butter. Season the breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- When the mussels have opened, pick them out of the pot, discarding any that have not opened. Remove the top shell and place each on a large baking tray.
- Spoon over enough of the breadcrumb mixture to cover each mussel then transfer to the oven for 6-7 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to make sure they don’t overcook.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges, fresh parsley and baguette.
Nutrition
Calories: 1053kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 99g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 265mg | Sodium: 2505mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g