Mussels au Gratin

Great for a romantic dinner for two or an inexpensive appetizer. Choose your mussels carefully as small mussels will not work with this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 591 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup dry white wine
• 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 3 pounds large mussels

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Scrape mussels under cold running water and remove beards. Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped.

Step 3

Combine mussels, onion, wine, and pepper in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, shaking pot frequently, until mussels open, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Combine bread crumbs, parsley, and garlic in a small dish. Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a second small bowl.

Step 5

Snap each mussel into 2 parts and place the shell with the meat in an oven-proof dish. Make sure no liquid remains on the shell; discard the empty shells. Spoon parsley mixture over the mussels and drizzle with the oil mixture.

Step 6

Bake mussels in the preheated oven until topping is crunchy, about 10 minutes.