Baked mussels are ideal for a flavorful seafood appetizer and are a great idea to offer your guests during the holiday season. They are very simple and quick to prepare, each mussel in its shell is filled with a delicious stuffing made from breadcrumbs, parsley, and lemon zest.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6 People
- Cooking methods: Oven, Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs mussels
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
- 6 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (organic)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Baked Mussels Steps
Take care of cleaning the mussels: remove the broken or open ones, wash them under running water, and remove the beard by pulling it out.
In a large saucepan, add the garlic cut in half and removed of its core, the bunch of parsley, a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and the mussels. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook on high heat. When all the mussels have opened, turn off the heat and let them cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the stuffing for the baked mussels: in a bowl, pour in the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, grated lemon zest, a generous drizzle of oil, and some of the mussel cooking liquid. Mix well to combine the ingredients. You should get a moist filling.
Line a baking tray with parchment paper, fill the shells containing the mussels with the filling, and place them inside. Drizzle a thin line of oil over the mussels and bake in a preheated oven at 428°F for 10 minutes. Then switch to grill mode and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
Here they are, ready to be served hot, delicious baked mussels.
Baked Mussels Storage
It is advisable to consume them as soon as prepared. If there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one day.
