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Dynamite Mussels Recipe
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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 129 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 12 green mussels on the half shell
- 1/4 cup Japanese mayonnaise see shopping notes
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a cheese substitute
- 1/8 teaspoon masago see shopping notes per mussel
- 1 pinch scallions and red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C)
- Wash the mussels and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Add the mayonnaise, sugar, sriracha, and parmesan cheese (or cheese substitute) to a bowl and stir until well combined. Add more mayonnaise and sriracha if desired.
- Place the mussels in evenly spaced rows on a baking sheet. Distribute the sauce on top of the mussels (each mussel should be completely covered in sauce) and add more parmesan cheese (or cheese substitute) on top.
- Bake the mussels for about 18-20 minutes until their edges are brown and caramelized.
- Carefully remove from the oven, taking care to not let the juices fall off.
- Transfer the mussels to a serving plate and place a little masago on each mussel. Garnish them with scallions and Japanese pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately, enjoY!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
129kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Potassium
87mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
72IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 129kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 72IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.