GRILLED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC HERB CRUMBS

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers can be more economical.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris.

In a skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Add minced garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, cooking until golden, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in lemon juice and grated parmesan cheese.

Place cleaned mussels on a grill-safe pan or directly on the grill grates.

Spoon the breadcrumb mixture generously over each mussel.

Drizzle with white wine and a touch more olive oil.

Grill mussels for 5-7 minutes, until they open and the topping is golden.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley and lemon wedges.

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