Gratinated mussels are ideal for a tasty seafood appetizer and represent a great idea to offer your guests for the Christmas holidays. They are very simple and quick to prepare, each mussel in the shell is stuffed with a delicious filling made of 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
Gratinated Mussels Steps
Start by cleaning the mussels: remove any broken or open ones, rinse them under running water and remove the beard by pulling it outwards.
In a large saucepan, add the garlic cut in half and with the core removed, a 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. Once all the mussels have opened, turn off the heat and let them cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling for the gratinated mussels: in a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, grated lemon zest, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and some cooking liquid from the mussels. 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 on the tray. Drizzle a thin line of olive 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.
They are ready to serve hot, delicious gratinated mussels.
Gratinated Mussels Storage
It is recommended to consume them freshly prepared. If any leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one day.
