Looking for an easy seafood dish for dinner? These baked half-shell mussels combine green mussels with a crisp herb crumb for an easy meal, starter, or seafood appetiser.
Quick Cooking Guide:
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10–12 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 16 half-shell green mussels, thawed
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Lemon wedges, to serve
Method:
1. Prepare the Mussels
- Preheat the oven to 200°C.
- Drain the mussels and remove any loose pieces of shell.
- Arrange them shell-side down on a lined baking tray.
2. Make the Herb Crumb
- Mix the breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, lemon zest and Parmesan in a bowl.
- Add the olive oil and stir until the breadcrumbs are lightly coated.
3. Top and Bake
- Spoon the herb crumb over each mussel.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or according to the package cooking directions.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Cooking time may vary depending on the product and oven. Always check the cooking instructions on the packaging.
Easy Cooking and Serving Tips
Make this half shell mussels recipe easy to prepare and serve:
- Keep the shells level: This helps the herb crumb stay in place.
- Use a light crumb layer: Avoid covering the mussels with too much topping.
- Add chilli if you like: A small amount of chilli flakes adds extra heat.
- Serve while warm: This helps keep the herb crumb crisp.
- Keep dinner simple: Pair the green mussels with salad, crusty bread or chips.
- For sharing: Serve as seafood appetisers or add them to a seafood platter with prawns.
Explore half-shell green mussels from Seafood Factory Outlet in Sydney and try this easy herb-crumbed recipe for your next seafood meal.