MUSSEL FRITTERS

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I found this recipe on the Geocities Website. Whipped it up for lunch today and these fritters are devine. Light and tasty and they go down a treat. The recipe notes that Basil is the secret ingredient in this recipe.

Provided by Kiwi Kathy

Categories     Mussels

Time 15m

Yield 6 fritters, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

14 mussels
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons basil, fresh, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, freshly ground
butter, for frying (clarified is best)

Steps:

  • Lightly steam mussels until they just open.
  • Remove beards, take from shell and chop roughly. (Not too fine).
  • In a bowl, beat the eggs, Sift in the flour and baking powder and beat with a fork to combine.
  • Stir in the mussels, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
  • Melt butter over a medium heat. Drop mixture into butter and fry pancake style until golden brown, then flip and cook until golden on other side.
  • Enjoy!

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