🍽️ Creamy Mussel Gratin with Saffron

Name: Creamy Mussel Gratin with Saffron
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 kg mussels; salt; fat (for the ramekins); 5 eggs; 350 ml heavy cream (at least 30% fat content); 200 g ricotta; 100 g freshly grated parmesan; 1 packet saffron threads; pepper (from the mill); dill tips (for garnishing)

1132 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

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Ingredients

3 kg mussels
salt
fat (for the ramekins)
5 eggs
350 ml heavy cream (at least 30% fat content)
200 g ricotta
100 g freshly grated parmesan
1 packet saffron threads
pepper (from the mill)
dill tips (for garnishing)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius with top and bottom heat.
2. Thoroughly wash the mussels under running water.
3. Fill a pot with 2 to 3 centimeters of salted water and bring it to a boil.
4. Place the mussels in the boiling water and cover the pot with a lid.
5. Cook the mussels for about 5 minutes until all shells have opened.
6. Remove any mussels that are still closed after cooking and discard them.
7. Carefully separate the mussel meat from the shells.
8. Distribute the mussel meat evenly among four greased, ovenproof ramekins.
9. Whisk the eggs in a bowl with the cream, ricotta, parmesan, and saffron.
10. Season the egg mixture to taste with salt and pepper.
11. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the mussels in the ramekins.
12. Place the ramekins in the preheated oven and bake the gratin for 20 to 25 minutes.
13. Remove the gratin from the oven and serve it garnished with fresh dill.

Nutrition per serving

kcal: 1132
Protein: 101 g · Fett/Fat: 70 g · Carbs: 24 g