Description
Stuffed baked mussels are a delicious seafood appetizer filled with a savory breadcrumb mixture, topped with Parmesan, and baked to golden perfection. This dish is perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
12 large mussels (cleaned and prepped)
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh basil (chopped)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Salt and pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Lemon wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the cleaned mussels open side up on a baking dish. You can remove the top shell if you prefer, but keeping it adds an extra touch of elegance.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the onions are translucent and the garlic is fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine the sautéed onions and garlic with the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like a bit of spice.
- Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously onto each mussel, making sure they are well-covered. Press the stuffing down gently to secure it in place.
- Place the stuffed mussels in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the mussels from the oven and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges on the side for an added burst of freshness.
Notes
Leftover mussels can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
To reheat, place the mussels in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes.
You can make this dish spicier by adding more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
Substitute the Parmesan with other cheeses like Pecorino or mozzarella for a different flavor.
Make a vegetarian version by omitting the seafood and using finely chopped vegetables in the stuffing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mussel
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
