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Mussels on the Half Shell with Parmesan and Garlic

Jamie Purviance

  • People

    Serves 4

  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Grilling Time

    4 to 10 mins

Ingredients
Instructions

the Ingredients

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Topping

  • Completed step ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • Completed step ¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano® cheese
  • Completed step 2 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
  • Completed step 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Completed step ½ teaspoon kosher salt
 
  • Completed step 24 large, live mussels, scrubbed and debearded (if necessary)
  • Completed step 2 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley leaves

Special Equipment

  • perforated grill pan or cast-iron skillet

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Instructions

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F). 
    Prepare the grill for cooking over medium heat (400°F). 
  • In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients and blend with a fork. 
  • Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the mussels over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until they open, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a plate. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Preheat the grill pan over direct heat for about 10 minutes.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the mussels over medium heat, with the lid closed, until they open, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a plate. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Preheat the grill pan over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
    Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the mussels over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until they open, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a plate. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Preheat the grill pan over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  • When the mussels are cool enough to handle, pull away the top shell, leaving the mussel in the bottom half of the shell. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the topping on top of each mussel. 
  • Place the mussels in a single layer on the grill pan. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the topping is bubbling, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and top with the parsley. Serve immediately. 
    Place the mussels in a single layer on the grill pan. Grill over medium heat, with the lid closed, until the topping is bubbling, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and top with the parsley. Serve immediately. 

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