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Baked Mussels on white plate with lemon and baguette

Baked Mussels Recipe

A no-fuss appetizer that is sure to delight and impress your guests. These plump mussels pops in your mouth and make a perfect al fresco appetizer!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French, Italian, Mediterranean
Keyword: Baked Mussels, Mussels Au Gratin, Seafood Appetizer, Seafood Mussels
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 94kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 pound mussels in a vacuum bag
  • ½ cup breadcrumb
  • ⅓ cup parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • ¼ tsp pepper white
  • ½ tsp salt kosher
  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 unit lemon cut in wedges

Instructions

  • First, turn on your oven to 450°F (230°C). Gather all the ingredients together: Mussels, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, EVOO,white pepper and salt.
  • Mix all the ingredients except the mussels. Prepare the mussels and remove the water from the bag. Clean them and remove the beard. Open them and discard the empty half of the shells.
  • Arrange them on a baking sheet covered with foil. Briskly spread the mixture over allthe mussels, making sure they are evenly covered. Drizzle a little olive oilover the seafood.
  • Cook the mussels in the oven for 15 minutes, then switch to broil for 5-10 minutes until the mussels are golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and arrange ona serving plate with some additional parsley, lemon wedges and baguette slices. MANGIA and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg
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