Tiger Mussels

Directions

1. 1
   Thoroughly clean the mussels and cook them by placing in a pot and covering them halfway with water, until they open. Remove from stove and set the resulting liquid aside.
2. 2
   Remove the mussels from the shells, set the shells aside.
3. 3
   Melt the butter in a skillet on medium heat. Drizzle a small amount of oil and add the onion. Saute the onion for about 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the flour and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the milk and the cooking liquid and stir well.
6. 6
   Chop the mussels. Add the mussels and the ham and stir. Cook over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add salt and nutmeg to taste.
7. 7
   Fill the mussel shells with the stuffing and let cool for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Mix the egg and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Cover the stuffed mussels with the breadcrumb mixture.
9. 9
   Heat a skillet filled with vegetable oil and fry the mussels for about 3 minutes on high heat.