Stuffed Mussels (Italian Recipe)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Stuffed Mussels (Italian Recipe)
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Stuffed mussels, or "cozze gratinate" in Italian, are one of the great classics of Italian cuisine, especially in the southern regions of the country.Cozze gratinate can be served as an appetizer or a main course, often accompanied by a glass of crisp, white wine, making it a perfect choice for get-togethers or a luxurious weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
- 1 kg mussels 2.2 pounds of, with their shell
- 2 cloves garlic
- 5 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 150 g breadcrumbs 1 ¼ cups
- ½ tablespoon oregano dried
- 60 g Pecorino Romano cheese ~¼ cup, grated
Instructions
- Clean the mussels by scraping off any impurities with the blade of a small knife. Tear off the byssus, that is the bearded part that comes out of the shell. Then, with the help of a stainless steel sponge, clean well their shells. Remove algae and sand residues and encrustations. Discard any broken or hatched mussels. Rinse the mussels quickly under running water, to remove all impurities. But do not let them soak in water for long.
- Place them in a very large pan with a clove of garlic. Cover with a lid and cook over high heat until the mussels open. This will only take a few minutes.
- Remove the mussels from the pan and place them in a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid through a very fine sieve into a cup.
- In a bowl, mix together 150 grams (1 ¼ cups) of breadcrumbs, 60 grams (~¼ cup) of grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and ½ tablespoon of dried oregano.
- Add 1 clove of minced or crushed garlic and 5 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. The mixture should be soft but not too moist.
- Place only the shells with the mussels in a baking dish. If the mussels are small, you can put two in the same shell. Then, using a teaspoon, fill the mussels, trying to cover the entire shell. Press the filling down a little, trying to compact it.
- Drizzle the stuffed mussels with a little oil and a few tablespoons of the mussel water you strained out.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C (374°F) until the surface of the mussels is golden brown and the breadcrumbs have formed a crispy crust. This will take about 5 minutes. After about 3 minutes, if you want a crisper crust, switch to grill mode for a few minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
474kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
820mg
(34%)
Potassium
508mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
277IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
274mg
(27%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 820mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 508mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 277IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 274mg | 27% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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