Ainsley Harriott's baked mussels recipe

Name: Ainsley Harriott's baked mussels recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 350 g (12.3oz) Cherry tomatoes; 1 Red onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 300 g (10.6oz) Risotto rice (such as Arborio or Camaroli); 150 ml (5.3fl oz) White wine; 750 ml (26.4fl oz) Hot vegetable stock; 1 tsp Tabasco sauce (plus extra to serve); 1 kg (2.2lbs) Live mussels, cleaned; 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 pinch Salt; 1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

350 g (12.3oz) Cherry tomatoes
1 Red onion, finely chopped
1 tbsp Olive oil
300 g (10.6oz) Risotto rice (such as Arborio or Camaroli)
150 ml (5.3fl oz) White wine
750 ml (26.4fl oz) Hot vegetable stock
1 tsp Tabasco sauce (plus extra to serve)
1 kg (2.2lbs) Live mussels, cleaned
2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
1 pinch Salt
1 pinch Freshly ground black pepper

1
Pre-heat the oven 200 degrees C/400 degrees F gas mark 6.
2
Place the cherry tomatoes in a large roasting tin and scatter over the onions.
3
Drizzle with olive oil and season well with salt and pepper and roast in the oven for 10 minutes.
4
Remove from the oven and stir in the risotto rice, wine, stock, rosemary, teaspoon of tabasco then return to the oven for 20 minutes until the rice is almost tender and the liquid has almost all been absorbed.
5
Scatter the mussels over the top of the rice, cover tightly with foil and put back in the oven for a further 15 minutes.
6
Take out of the oven, lift the foil and check the mussels, discarding any that have not opened.
7
Scatter over the chopped parsley.
8
Serve at the table immediately with a bottle of tabasco for those who like an extra kick.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 350 g (12.3oz) Cherry tomatoes, 1 Red onion, finely chopped, 1 tbsp Olive oil, 300 g (10.6oz) Risotto rice (such as Arborio or Camaroli), and more.

Yes, Ainsley Harriott's baked mussels recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!