Broiled Garlic Mussels (Moules Gratiees ) – a delicious recipe with fresh live mussels, white wine, butter, shallots, garlic, white breadcrumbs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Seafood
Servings:persons
1
Scrub the mussel under cold running water. Remove beards and discard any opened ones. Put in a pan with the wine, cover and steam for 5-8 minutes.
2
Strain and reserve the cooking liquid. Discard any that aren't open. Remove the top half of each mussel shell and discard.
3
Preheat the broiler.
4
Melt the butter in a large skillet, saute shallots until soft, add the garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and saute until lightly browned, remove from heat and stir in the herbs. Moisten with some of the reserved liquid. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the mussels ( in their half shells) and arrange on baking sheet. Top with shredded Parmesan. Broil in batches, for 1-2 minutes until the topping is crisp and golden. Keep the first batch warm while you finish the rest.
6
Garnish with basil leaves and serve.
299
kcal
Calories
15
g
Fat
34
g
Carbs
9
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 lbs fresh live mussels, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 shallots, finely chopped, and more.
Yes, Broiled Garlic Mussels (Moules Gratiees ) 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.
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