Garlic Herb Baked Mussels
Fresh mussels on the half shell are topped with a vibrant garlic herb butter and baked until bubbling and irresistible. These stunning baked mussels make an impressive appetizer that is surprisingly affordable and easy to prepare.
Fresh mussels on the half shell baked with fragrant garlic herb butter until bubbling.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
Main
Topping
Steaming
Instructions
Steam Open the Mussels
Place cleaned mussels and white wine in a large pot over high heat. Cover and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until all mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking as they are not safe to eat.
Prepare the Half Shells
Once mussels are cool enough to handle, remove the top shell from each mussel and discard it. Loosen the mussel meat from the bottom shell with a small spoon but leave the meat sitting in the shell. Arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Make the Garlic Herb Butter
In a bowl combine softened butter, minced garlic, fresh parsley, and panko breadcrumbs. Mix together until it forms a cohesive paste. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon a generous dollop of the herb butter onto each mussel.
Bake Until Golden
Preheat broiler to high. Broil the mussels for 3 to 4 minutes until the breadcrumb topping is golden brown and the butter is bubbling around the edges. Watch carefully as broilers vary and the topping can go from golden to burnt very quickly.
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