Gratinated mussels (cozze gratinate)

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
60Mussels
600gramsBreadcrumbs
100gramsGarlic
75gramsParsley
200millilitresOlive oil
100gramsButter
Salt and pepper
1Glass white wine
50gramsChopped onion

Directions

Giuliano Gasali of the Grand Formosa Regent Hotel Taipei.

Saute onion, add fresh mussels, add wine, put lid on pot. Boil for 5 mins or till the mussels open up. If raw mussels are used open with a knife. Mix breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, olive oil and butter. Leave the mussels in the shell. Top with mixture on each shell. Top with a small spread of butter over every mussel. Bake shells in a 180 C oven till golden brown. Source: Given to share with the express permission of Chef de Cuisine