Grilled Mussels (Tahong) with Butter Garlic and Cheese

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier with lower saturated fat.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

fresh mussels

🥗Healthier: frozen mussels

💰Cheaper: canned mussels

Canned mussels are more affordable and have a longer shelf life.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach is nutritious and adds color.

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

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat and add minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in chopped parsley, black pepper, and salt to the garlic butter mixture.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

Place mussels on a grill-safe tray or directly on the grill, hinge side up.

Spoon garlic butter mixture generously over each mussel.

Sprinkle cheese and bread crumbs on top of the mussels.

Grill mussels for 5-7 minutes until they open and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from grill and drizzle with lemon juice.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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