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🍽️ Herb-Stuffed Mussels with Cheese Crust

510 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1.2 kg fresh mussels
• Sea salt
• 2 garlic cloves
• 7 tbsp olive oil
• 1 bunch flat-leaf parsley
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 50 g grated Pecorino (or Parmesan)
• Pepper (from the mill)
• Salt

Instructions

1. 1. Clean the mussels thoroughly under running water and remove any beards.
2. 2. Place the mussels in a large pot and cover them with water.
3. 3. Bring the water to a boil over high heat, cover the pot, and cook the mussels until they open.
4. 4. Discard any mussels that did not open, as they may be spoiled.
5. 5. Spread a layer of coarse salt about one centimeter thick onto a baking sheet.
6. 6. Separate the mussel halves and place the halves containing the cooked meat onto the salt bed.
7. 7. Preheat the oven grill.
8. 8. Sauté the chopped garlic briefly in hot oil.
9. 9. Mix the parsley, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and Pecorino cheese with the garlic.
10. 10. Season the mixture with pepper and a small amount of salt.
11. 11. Place some of the breadcrumb-cheese mixture on each mussel half and press it down lightly.
12. 12. Place the mussels under the preheated grill and bake for about five minutes until golden brown.
13. 13. Place some coarse salt on a serving plate.
14. 14. Arrange the gratinated mussels on the salt.
15. 15. Serve the mussels immediately.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 510
• Protein: 38 g · Fett/Fat: 28 g · Carbs: 27 g