Mussels with Cheese-Garlic Sauce
Description
A delicious appetizer for any gathering. Cooking mussels at home is quite simple. Even if you have never worked with them before, I recommend trying this recipe. The rich sauce wonderfully highlights the flavor of the seafood, and the cheesy crust is a special touch. Treat yourself to an amazing dish. Serve with greens and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. The beginning of the process may seem unusual to some. Carefully separate the mussel from the shell.
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Step 2
2. After that, wash them thoroughly under running water. It is important that no sand remains in them.
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Step 3
3. After this, pat dry well and place the mussels in their shells.
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Step 4
4. Melt the butter and grate the cheese (set aside a handful).
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Step 5
5. Add the cheese to the hot oil. Wash, dry, and chop the herbs. Add them to the sauce.
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Step 6
6. Squeeze the juice from a lemon or lime and add it to the bowl. Press the garlic through a garlic press. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix thoroughly. Done—the cheese-garlic sauce is ready.
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Step 7
7. Spoon the sauce over the mussels.
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Step 8
8. And sprinkle the cheese you set aside earlier on top.
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Step 9
9. Place the mussels in an ovenproof dish and put them in the oven. For aroma, you can place a sprig of thyme or any other herbs you like alongside them.
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Step 10
10. Bake for literally 7–8 minutes.