Gratinated mussels are ideal for a flavorful seafood appetizer and an excellent 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
- 6.2 oz breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch parsley (chopped)
- 1 lemon (organic)
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Gratinated 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 outward.
In a large saucepan, add the garlic cut in half and its core removed, the bunch of parsley, a couple of tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, and the mussels. Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook over high heat. When all the mussels have opened, turn off the heat and let them cool.
Meanwhile, prepare the filling for the gratinated mussels: in a bowl, pour the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, grated lemon zest, a generous drizzle of oil, and a bit of the mussel cooking liquid. Mix well to combine the ingredients. You should get a moist filling.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, fill the shells containing the mussels with the filling, and place them inside. Drizzle a thin stream of oil over the mussels and bake in a preheated oven at 428°F for 10 minutes. Then switch to the grill mode and continue baking for another 5 minutes, or until the surface is golden.
Here they are ready to be served hot, delicious gratinated mussels.
Gratinated Mussels Storage
It is recommended to consume them as soon as they are prepared; if they are left over, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one day.
