Mussels Au Gratin

1. 1

   Rinse the mussels under cold water many times. Pull off any beards and discard broken or open mussels.

2. 2

   When it comes to open the mussels, you can open them with a knife or cooking them on the heat.

3. 3

   First way: hold the mussel firmly in your hand over a bowl in order to reserve the water inside, and insert the knife tip between the two shells. Slide the knife all around the mussel, open on a half and let the fish on a shell.

4. 4

   Second way: heat 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil and 1 garlic clove in a large cooking pan. After a few minutes increase the heat to a higher temperature. Remove the garlic and add the mussels. Let cook covering the pan with a lid. After a few minutes, stir the mussels with a large wooden spoon. Cover again and cook until all mussels are open. Then remove the lid and let cool. Filter the cooking water with a colander and keep aside.

5. 5

   Preheat the static oven to 200 u00b0C.

6. 6

   Put the chopped garlic, parsley, cheese, breadcrumbs, zest lemon, a little oil, salt and pepper, in a bowl and mix with a wooden spoon very well until smooth. Add some cooking water (2-3 tbsp) to soften the mixture.

7. 7

   Use only the half mussels shell with the mussels. Fill the shells with the breadcrumb mixture and lay them on a baking trail. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 10- 15 min until golden.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.