Description
These stuffed baked mussels are a crispy, garlicky, cheesy seafood delight that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for appetizers or entertaining, each mussel shell holds a bite of golden, herby breadcrumb magic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and cut into wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and toast until golden. Remove from heat and mix in parsley, parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange cleaned mussels in a baking dish, opened side up. Discard any that remain shut.
- Spoon the breadcrumb mixture onto each mussel.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until topping is golden and mussels are cooked through.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon and optional parsley garnish.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast breadcrumbs beforehand for extra crunch and flavor.
- Use only fresh mussels that close when tapped.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: stuffed baked mussels, breadcrumb mussels, baked seafood appetizer, Mediterranean mussels recipe