Mussels Oreganata Recipe

Name: Mussels Oreganata
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt, for lining the baking sheet; One 750 ml bottle white wine, such as pinot grigio; 24 mussels, scrubbed, beards removed; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Line a heavy baking sheet with coarse salt.
3
Bring the wine to a boil over high heat in a 5-quart saucepan.
4
Add the mussels and cover the pan.
5
Steam until the mussels have opened, 2 to 4 minutes.
6
Discard any unopened mussels.
7
Remove the cooked mussels from their shells, reserving 24 half-shells.
8
Arrange the half-shells in a single layer on top of the salt.
9
Place one cooked mussel in each shell.
10
In a small bowl, toss together the breadcrumbs, oil, oregano, mint, parsley, salt and pepper.
11
Top the mussels with the breadcrumb mixture and drizzle with extra olive oil.
12
Broil until the breading is golden, 2 to 3 minutes.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt, for lining the baking sheet, One 750 ml bottle white wine, such as pinot grigio, 24 mussels, scrubbed, beards removed, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Mussels Oreganata 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!

Mussels Oreganata

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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