Description
A delicious recipe for stuffed baked mussels topped with a flavorful breadcrumb mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 large mussels, cleaned and opened
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, melted butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Place the cleaned mussels on a baking sheet, open side up.
- Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously onto each mussel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in some cooked, crumbled bacon or chopped cooked shrimp into the breadcrumb mixture.
- If you prefer a bit of a crunch, broil the mussels for the last 2-3 minutes of baking. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mussels
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg