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Grilled Stuffed Mussels

Cultural Context

Grilled stuffed mussels, or 'cozze gratinate', are a beloved dish in coastal Italian regions, particularly in the south. Traditionally made with fresh mussels, they celebrate the bounty of the sea, often served as an appetizer or main dish during summer gatherings. Today, this dish has found popularity in various cuisines around the world, with each culture adding its unique twist to the stuffing ingredients.

ItalianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
12 mussels fresh or frozen (thawed)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic grated
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano aged 24 months
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp Italian parsley finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp Italian parsley chopped
1/2 of lemon for garnish

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides moisture and flavor without alcohol.

1

Clean, rinse, and pat dry the mussels.

2

Mix all the mayo topping ingredients until well blended.

3

Spread about a 1/2 tbsp of the mayo mixture on each mussel.

4

Grill in a preheated barbecue grill at 400°F covered for 4 to 5 minutes (depends on the sizes of mussels).

5

Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 3 minutes, then turn to broil for 2 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

grillingsautéing

Equipment Needed

barbecue grilloven

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

shellfishmilkeggs

Also Known As

Mussels alla GrigliaStuffed Mussels

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