Mussels baked in the oven with sake, soy sauce and ginger
2 servings
70 minutes
This exquisite Japanese recipe reveals the delicate taste of fresh mussels enriched with the aromas of sake, soy sauce, and ginger. Japanese cuisine is renowned for its ability to highlight the natural flavors of ingredients, and this dish is a perfect example. Baked in foil with thinly sliced vegetables, the mussels acquire a rich flavor, while the combination of savory soy sauce, spicy ginger, and a light alcoholic hint of sake makes each serving truly harmonious. Butter adds softness, balancing the dish's structure. Baking in the oven helps retain the juiciness and natural sweetness of the seafood. This dish is perfect for both a festive dinner and a cozy evening with a glass of white wine that enhances the depth of flavor nuances.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Rinse the mussels well. Check all shells and remove the open ones. Lay out 2 sheets of foil on the table, shiny side up.
- Mussels in shells: 500 g
2
Mix the mussels and all the vegetables, finely chopping them, add crushed garlic and grated ginger. Mix well and divide into 2 portions. Place each in the center of a sheet of foil and wrap it like an envelope.
- Mussels in shells: 500 g
- Leek: 2 pieces
- Red onion: 1 head
- Green onions: 4 stems
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Green chili pepper: 1 piece
- Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
3
Slightly open the mussels and spray with sake and soy sauce, place pieces of butter on top. Tightly wrap in foil and place on 2 baking sheets. Put in the oven for 15 minutes until all shells open. Transfer to plates and serve.
- Sake: 4 tablespoons
- Light soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 25 g