Mussels Gratin

Name: Mussels Gratin
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh mussels; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 2 cloves garlic; salt & freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 lb fresh mussels
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Clean mussels thoroughly, and steam in a covered pot for about 5 minutes, or until they open.
2

Drain water, and discard any mussels that have not opened.
3

Remove the upper shell, leaving the mussel attached to the bottom shell.
4

Carefully place mussels on an oven proof plate, taking care to place them in such a way that they don't tip.
5

Heat broiler to 500°.
6

In a small bowl, combine butter, oil, parmesan, parsley, garlic and pepper.
7

Using a spoon, put a little bit of the cheese mixture on each of the mussles.
8

Broil 2-3 minutes or until the mussels have browned a bit.
9

Serve hot with crusty french bread.