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Gratinated Mussels

Gratinated Mussels

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Discover how to prepare delicious gratinated mussels, a tasty and easy-to-make appetizer that will win over everyone's palate.

Difficulty: Easy
Cooking: 15 min
Preparation: 15 min
Country: Italia

Ingredients

No. Servings
  • Frozen pre-cooked half-shell mussels20units
  • Cherry tomatoes6units
  • Garlic clove1unit
  • Parsley sprig1unit
  • Grated cheese2tablespoons
  • Breadcrumbs10tablespoons
  • Water1glass
  • Extra virgin olive oilto taste
  • Saltto taste

Preparation

  1. STEP 1 OF 8

    Wash and cut the cherry tomatoes, collecting their juice in a bowl where you will add the chopped garlic and parsley.

  2. STEP 2 OF 8

    In a bowl, pour the breadcrumbs, tablespoons of grated cheese, and the mixture of cherry tomatoes, parsley, and garlic.

  3. STEP 3 OF 8

    Pour the two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and add salt.

  4. STEP 4 OF 8

    Mix to form a very moist and pasty stuffing, and gradually add water to keep it moist.

  5. STEP 5 OF 8

    Once ready, cover the mussels and arrange them spaced apart as they may release water during cooking.

  6. STEP 6 OF 8

    Bake for 10 minutes in a preheated oven at 200 degrees, then for another 5 minutes on grill function for browning.

  7. STEP 7 OF 8

    You can also add black pepper or unsalted capers to the mixture.

  8. STEP 8 OF 8

    As for the cheese, you can use either Grana or Pecorino according to your taste.

General Information

Storage notes

Up to 12 hours stored in the refrigerator

More information

Serve warm as an appetizer or as a main course.

Origin

Italia, Sicilia

Analysis

Lifestyles

Vegetarian - Not suitable
Vegan - Not suitable
Gluten-free - Not suitable
Lactose-free - Not suitable
Fish-free - Not suitable
Nickel-free - Not suitable

Intolerances and allergies

Crustaceans - Suitable
Eggs - Suitable
Fish - Not suitable
Peanuts - Suitable
Soy - Suitable
Milk - Not suitable
Nuts - Suitable
Celery - Suitable
Mustard - Suitable
Sesame - Suitable
Sulphites - Suitable
Lupins - Suitable
Molluscs - Not suitable
Legumes - Suitable
Solanaceae - Not suitable
Flavorings - Suitable
Coffee - Suitable
Monocotyledon - Suitable
Tomato - Not suitable

Macronutrients (100 gr)

Energy (kcal)72.99
Carbohydrates (g)5.38
of which Sugars (g)1.21
Fat (g)2.04
of which Saturates (g)0.47
Protein (g)8.33
Fiber (g)0.55
Sale (g)0.21
  • Proteins
    8.33g·51%
  • Carbohydrates
    5.38g·33%
  • Fats
    2.04g·13%
  • Fibers
    0.55g·3%