Delicious Elegant Baked Mussels au Gratin
Mussels au gratin (Moules Gratinées) is an Italian seafood appetizer that is full of flavor. The soft mussels meat with the crunchy panko topping provides an amazing combination. It is a quick, easy and fancy appetizer that will impress your guests.
Delicious Elegant Baked Mussels au Gratin
Yield: 6 people
Calories: 314kcal
Materials
- 1 kg Half shell mussels cleaned
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Olive oil
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- ½ tbsp Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Dill finely chopped
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Place the mussels in a colander under running water. Use your hand to remove any debris that can be on the shells.Set aside to dry.Gather the rest of the ingredients.
- Preheat oven to 200C.Meanwhile prepare your topping.In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients.
- Then add the olive oil and lemon and mix well.
- Grease a baking sheet and spread the mussels.
- Fill each mussel with the bread crumbs mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven covered for 10-15 minutes.Then continue baking uncovered till it is golden brown.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
