Mussels with Parmesan

6 servings

10 minutes

Mussels with parmesan is an exquisite dish of Mediterranean cuisine that combines delicate sea flavor with a spicy creamy-garlic note. This recipe hails from traditional coastal regions where fresh seafood has always been the foundation of gastronomy. Grilled mussels infused with the aroma of butter and olive oils, garlic, and parsley become a true sensation for gourmets. The parmesan melted under gentle heat adds special textural depth and salty spiciness to the dish. An ideal treat for a romantic dinner or festive table, mussels with parmesan can be served with chilled white wine that highlights their rich taste. This dish exemplifies elegance, simplicity, and supreme enjoyment of Mediterranean cuisine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 268.7
• Proteins: 18.8g
• Fats: 20.1g
• Carbohydrates: 3.1g

Ingredients

• Mussels in shells: 1 kg
• Butter: 50 g
• Olive oil: 50 ml
• Parsley: 50 g
• Parmesan cheese: 50 g
• Garlic: 6 clove
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Soak the mussels in water and simmer for five minutes. Then dry them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mussels in shells: 1 kg

2. In a bowl, mix melted butter, olive oil, finely chopped garlic, parsley, and grated Parmesan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Olive oil: 50 ml
   • Garlic: 6 cloves
   • Parsley: 50 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 50 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

3. Coat each mussel with this mixture and send the mussels to the grill. Cook for two minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mussels in shells: 1 kg