Mussels are secretly easy. They cook fast, taste like the ocean, and look impressive as hell. This baked version tops them with garlic butter, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Then you broil until bubbly and golden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frozen or fresh mussels work. Ten minutes of prep. Serve with a baguette and a glass of white wine. Date night solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 2-3 as an appetizer (about 20-24 mussels).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb mussels (about 20-24), cleaned and debearded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup unsalted butter, softened<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 450\u00b0F (230\u00b0C) with broiler on high.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Clean mussels: scrub shells, remove beards (the fuzzy string), and discard any that are already open and won’t close when tapped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make the Garlic Butter Topping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, mix softened butter, minced garlic, Parmesan, panko, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Top the Mussels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place mussels in a single layer on a baking sheet (cup-side up so the topping doesn’t run out).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Top each mussel with a generous dollop of the garlic butter mixture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Bake and Broil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bake for 5 minutes. Then switch to broil for 2-3 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with extra parsley. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping in the garlic butter puddles.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 2-3 servings as appetizer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mussels are best fresh. Reheated mussels get rubbery. If you must, store in the fridge for 1 day and reheat in a covered skillet with a splash of water or white wine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make-Ahead Topping:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mix the garlic butter topping up to 3 days ahead. Keep refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before topping mussels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Frozen Mussels:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Frozen pre-cooked mussels work great. Thaw, drain, and bake as directed (reduce baking time by 2 minutes since they’re already cooked).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Serve these right out of the oven. They cool fast and lose that magical butter puddle action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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