French

Mussel Gratin

40minMediumPescatarianNut-free

A sophisticated seafood bake featuring tender mussels in a creamy, garlic-infused white wine sauce, topped with a crunchy parmesan and breadcrumb crust.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Fruits

  • 200gleek (sliced)
  • 3 clovesgarlic (minced)

Meat, Fish & Vegi

  • 1000gmussels (cleaned)

Dairy & Eggs

  • 200mlheavy cream
  • 80gparmesan (grated)
  • 30gbutter

Pasta, Rice & Co

  • 50gbreadcrumbs

Extras

  • 150mlwhite wine (dry)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 220°C broiler setting.

  2. 2

    Sauté leek in butter for 5 minutes and add garlic.

  3. 3

    Add mussels and wine to the pan, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until opened.

  4. 4

    Remove meat from half the shells and place back into the casserole dish.

  5. 5

    Reduce the sauce, cream, and pan juices for 3 minutes until thickened.

  6. 6

    Pour sauce over the mussels.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle with the breadcrumb and parmesan mixture.

  8. 8

    Bake for 8 minutes until the crust is golden brown.

Veggie alternative

Replace mussels with sliced mushrooms and fried smoked tofu.

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