ROASTED BREADED MUSSELS (COZZE AL FORNO)

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Here is a great Italian appetizer recipe that we served at the catering company many times--a delightful taste of mussels, garlic, and cheese in a crusty topping. It's easy to make and a great crowd pleaser--try it at your next party!

Provided by beach bum in the Ph

Categories     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 6 per person, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs medium mussels, scrubbed well
2 tablespoons fresh garlic, minced
3 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
2 tablespoons parmigiano, freshly grated
1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Prepare the scrubbed mussels for cooking by checking to make sure that none of the shells are open (discard the open ones).
  • Place the mussels in a pan with 1/2 cup of water or dry white wine over medium high heat and cook stirring frequently just until the mussels begin to open. Remove and put into a bowl as the shells will continue to open.
  • When all of the mussels are removed, strain the liquid through a sieve or cheesecloth and reserve the liquid. You should have a 1/4 cup of the liquid. Now remove the mussels from their shells reserving half of the shells. Place the halved shell on a baking sheet and place a mussel in each one.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, parsley, oregano, grated cheese, and breadcrumbs. Now sprinkle the mixture over the mussels in a thin layer. Now drizzle the olive oil and a little of the reserved liquid over the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Bake the mussels for about 10 minutes or until the tops of the breadcrumbs are brown and crisp (careful not to burn the breadcrumbs).
  • Serve right away and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.5, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 42.5, Sodium 523.2, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 19

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