Mussels Grilled with Roast Garlic and Butter
The mussels are cooked over a grill along with roasted garlic and a touch of butter. The roasted garlic offers a gentle sweetness that enhances the flavor of the mussels without overshadowing them.
For this recipe of mussels with garlic butter, I utilized New Zealand Green Shell Mussels. I am fortunate enough to purchase them in the frozen half-shell form. Many places boast about having the world’s best mussels, but the New Zealand Green Shell mussels undeniably belong in the conversation. Their flavor is sweet and their texture is tender, delicate, and juicy.
Mussels not only have a delightful taste but are also abundant in Omega 3 fatty acids and possess anti-inflammatory properties. You can now purchase capsules containing a concentrate of New Zealand mussels to promote healthy joints and alleviate arthritis. Pair this with the health advantages of garlic, and indulging in mussels roasted with garlic can make you feel like you’re taking the best care of your health.
Ingredients to Make Mussels Grilled with Roast Garlic and Butter
- Mussels
- garlic
- butter
- parsley
- lemon
How to Make Mussels Grilled with Roast Garlic and Butter
To begin, set the oven temperature to 200 degrees Celsius. Take a head of garlic and trim off the pointy end. Place the exposed end facing up on a sheet of foil. Next, drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the garlic and add a pinch of salt and pepper for flavor. Wrap the foil around the garlic and place it in the oven to bake for an hour. Once finished, remove the garlic and let it cool before further use.
In case the mussels are fresh, rinse them and steam them until they open up. Dispose of the ones that don’t open. Let them cool. If frozen mussels are being used, thaw them in the fridge overnight before using. When using fresh mussels, eliminate half of the shell. Eliminate the beard if there is one.
Extract the garlic cloves from the head and place them into a bowl. Combine the garlic with butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Arrange the mussels on a baking tray.
Spoon one teaspoon of the garlic butter onto every mussel.
Cook the grill under the broiler for approximately 10 minutes, or until it shows signs of browning. Then, decorate it with garnish and serve it.
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Mussels Grilled with Roast Garlic and Butter
Mussels Grilled with Roast Garlic and Butter
Ingredients
- 8 Mussels
- 1 head of garlic
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ cup parsley finely diced
- ½ lemon – juiced
Instructions
- To begin, set the oven temperature to 200 degrees Celsius. Take a head of garlic and trim off the pointy end. Place the exposed end facing up on a sheet of foil. Next, drizzle as mall amount of olive oil over the garlic and add a pinch of salt and pepper for flavor. Wrap the foil around the garlic and place it in the oven to bake for an hour. Once finished, remove the garlic and let it cool before further use.
- In case the mussels are fresh, rinse them and steam them until they open up. Dispose of the ones that don't open. Let them cool. If frozen mussels are being used, thaw them in the fridge overnight before using. When using fresh mussels, eliminate half of the shell. Eliminate the beard if there is one.
- Extract the garlic cloves from the head and place them into a bowl. Combine the garlic with butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Arrange the mussels on a baking tray.
- Spoon one teaspoon of the garlic butter onto every mussel.
- Cook the grill under the broiler for approximately 10 minutes, or until it shows signs of browning. Then, decorate it with garnish and serve it.
