"Indulge in the perfect balance of crunch and flavor with these delicious Crunchy Baked Mussels! 🍽️
A simple yet elegant dish that's sure to impress. 🦪✨"
Ingredients:
🔸️2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
🔸️1/2 cup breadcrumbs
🔸️1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
🔸️2 cloves garlic, minced
🔸️2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
🔸️1/4 cup butter, melted
🔸️2 tablespoons olive oil
🔸️1 tablespoon lemon juice
🔸️Salt and pepper to taste
🔸️Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
🔸️Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
🔸️ Clean and debeard the mussels, discarding any that are open and don’t close when tapped.
🔸️ In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
🔸️ Pour in the melted butter, olive oil, and lemon juice, then stir until the mixture is well combined.
🔸️ Season with salt and pepper to taste.
🔸️ Place the cleaned mussels on a baking tray, hinge side down, so they stay upright.
🔸️ Spoon a generous amount of the breadcrumb mixture onto each mussel, pressing it down gently.
🔸️ Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and crispy.
🔸️ Remove from the oven and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.