Best 7 Broiled Garlic Mussels Moules Gratiees Recipes

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Broiled Garlic Mussels Moules Gratiees is a delectable French dish that combines the delicate flavor of mussels with the robust taste of garlic and cheese. The mussels are steamed in white wine and then broiled with a garlicky butter sauce, topped with breadcrumbs and grated cheese. The result is a flavorful, juicy dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BROILED MUSSELS WITH GARLICKY HERB BUTTER



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Garlic-laden herb butter is often called snail butter, because the French use it on roasted snails. But it's too good to be relegated to snails - after all, how often do you cook snails? In this recipe, the green-flecked butter, flavored with a little Pernod, is slathered on mussels on the half shell, then broiled until the tops are brown-edged and golden. Although this recipes is somewhat involved, none of the steps are hard, and every except for the broiling can be done in advance. Save any leftover mussels and butter to toss with hot pasta for dinner the next day.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup parsley leaves
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod or pastis
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together parsley, garlic, salt and pepper until finely chopped. Pulse in butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod until mixture is combined. Scrape into a bowl.
  • In a soup pot with a tightfitting lid, combine mussels, 1/4 cup pastis and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until mussels have opened, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer mussels to a bowl until cool enough to handle; remove meat from the shells (reserving shells) and transfer to a bowl.
  • Pry apart mussel shells and arrange half the shells on one or two large baking sheets; discard remaining shells. Place one mussel in each shell. Top each with a small spoonful of herb butter and a sprinkling of bread crumbs. Mussels may be made up to 1 day ahead up to this point; wrap baking sheets and mussels in plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat broiler to high and arrange a rack 4 inches from the heat. Transfer tray(s) to the oven and broil until bread crumbs are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BROILED MUSSELS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pints mussels
6 tablespoons white bread crumbs
4 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2/3 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and scrape the mussels thoroughly under cold running water and remove the beards. Put the mussels in a pan, without any water, and heat until the shells open. (Any that remain unopened must be discarded.) Discard the empty shells, and loosen the mussels from the other shells. Arrange the mussels, in the bottom shell halves, in a cooking tray. Mix together the bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, chives, olive oil, salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture over each mussel and leave for about half an hour before cooking.
  • Put the mussels under a preheated broiler for just a few minutes to brown the crumb mixture and form a crust over the mussels. Try not to overcook.

BROILED GARLIC MUSSELS (MOULES GRATIEES )



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When we lived in France, I lived mussels. Since moving back to the states, good ones are hard to find, but this recipe comes close! For Zaar World Tour 8

Provided by pammyowl

Categories     Mussels

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 1/2 lbs fresh live mussels
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6 tablespoons dried white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped herbs, parsley, thyme, oregano, basil, whatever you like, really
2 tablespoons fresh grated parmesan cheese
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussel under cold running water. Remove beards and discard any opened ones. Put in a pan with the wine, cover and steam for 5-8 minutes.
  • Strain and reserve the cooking liquid. Discard any that aren't open. Remove the top half of each mussel shell and discard.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet, saute shallots until soft, add the garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes. Add bread crumbs and saute until lightly browned, remove from heat and stir in the herbs. Moisten with some of the reserved liquid. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the mussels ( in their half shells) and arrange on baking sheet. Top with shredded Parmesan. Broil in batches, for 1-2 minutes until the topping is crisp and golden. Keep the first batch warm while you finish the rest.
  • Garnish with basil leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.3, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 144.1, Sodium 1328.5, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 49.5

MOULES POULETTE (BROILED MUSSELS WITH MUSHROOMS, LEMON, AND CREAM)



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This savory dish of gratineed mussels on the half shell is based on a classic French recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dry white wine
2 pounds large mussels, scrubbed, debearded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms, such as shiitake or oyster (3 ounces)
1/2 cup heavy cream
Juice of 1 lemon, (about 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Gruyere cheese (1 ounce)

Steps:

  • Bring wine to a simmer in a large skillet over high heat. Add mussels, and cook, stirring frequently, until the mussels have opened, up to about 5 minutes. Transfer mussels as they open to a bowl to cool. Strain cooking liquid through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring cup, reserving 1 cup liquid and discarding any grit.
  • Discard any mussels that did not open or that have broken shells. Open each mussel, discarding the empty half shell. Loosen each mussel from shell, and arrange mussels on an oven-proof platter or rimmed baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate while making sauce.
  • Mash 1 tablespoon butter with flour until smooth; set aside. Melt remaining tablespoon butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, and cook until tender, about 4 minutes. Add reserved mussel liquid, and bring to a boil. Whisk in the butter-and-flour mixture. Whisk in the cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer until reduced by two-thirds and thickened. Remove pan from heat, and keep warm.
  • Heat broiler. Position rack 3 to 4 inches from heat. Remove mussels from refrigerator, and spoon sauce over each one until well coated. Sprinkle with grated cheese, and place under broiler until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve immediately.

MOULES FARCIES GRATINEES - FRENCH MUSSELS W/GREEN GARLIC BUTTER



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This French classic makes a lovely main dish meal -or- appetizer course! Serve the mussels with recipe #299317 and some French bread for mopping the juices. Great with a crisp, chilled white wine such as Muscadet, Sancerre, or Sauvignon Blanc. Makes 6 servings as an appetizer, or about 3 main dish servings. From Williams-Sonoma. Bon appetit!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Mussels

Time 1h20m

Yield 3-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 lbs mussels, well scrubbed and beards removed
2 shallots, chopped
2 cups dry white wine (try a Muscadet, Sancerre or Sauvignon Blanc)
3 -4 slices day-old coarse country bread, torn into large pieces
lemon wedge, for serving
green garlic butter (Traditional French Green Garlic Butter With Pastis, Traditional French Green Garlic Butter With Pastis) (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 4 cups water with 3 tablespoons salt and stir to dissolve the salt. Add the mussels and let stand for about 1 hour to rid the mussels of any bits of sand, then drain well. Place the mussels in a clean bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 1 day.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the mussels in a single layer in a shallow baking pan, discarding any that do not close to the touch, and add the shallots and wine. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake just until the shells open, about 10 minutes. Remove the mussels from the oven and let cool in the pan. Remove the mussels from the wine, discarding any that failed to open, and discard the wine (or strain through a fine-mesh sieve and reserve for adding to a fish soup or stew). Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Meanwhile, in a food processor, process the bread pieces until they form coarse crumbs. Measure out 1 cup and set aside; reserve the remainder for another use.
  • Make the green garlic butter, if using. (see recipe #299317,optional).
  • Working with one mussel at a time, pull off and discard the top shell and run a small, sharp knife around the mussel meat to free it from the bottom shell. Lay the mussels, still in their bottom shells, in a single layer in the baking pan. Spoon an equal amount of the green garlic butter (recipe #299317, optional) onto each mussel and sprinkle the crumbs generously on top.
  • Return the mussels to the oven and bake until the tops are sizzling, the butter is melted and fragrant, and the crumbs are crisp, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and serve at once, with the lemon wedges on the side.
  • Good with a crisp, chilled white wine such as Muscadet or Sancerre!
  • Note: Makes six servings as an appetizer, or about three main dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 714.2, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 127.3, Sodium 1638.3, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 62.1

GRILLED MUSSELS WITH CURRY BUTTER



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Mussels are topped with a rich curry butter, sealed in foil packets, and grilled until done in this terrific recipe. They're so delicious! I serve these as an appetizer with warm, crusty bread for dunking followed by a big green salad topped with grilled chicken or shrimp for an easy summertime meal.

Provided by Diana S.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lime, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for high medium-heat and lightly oil grate.
  • Whisk together the butter, garlic, curry powder, cumin, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Arrange four large sheets of aluminum foil on a flat surface. Divide the mussels into four even portions and place one portion on each piece of foil. Dot the mussels with the curry mixture. Sprinkle the red bell pepper and parsley over the top of each portion. Top each with lime slices. Wrap foil tightly around the portions.
  • Cook the packets on the preheated grill until the mussels have opened, 5 to 10 minutes. Discard any mussels which do not open.
  • Transfer the mussels to small bowls and garnish each with a lime wedge to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 86.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 788.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MUSSELS AU GRATIN



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Great for a romantic dinner for two or an inexpensive appetizer. Choose your mussels carefully as small mussels will not work with this recipe.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds large mussels
1 small onion, chopped
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Scrape mussels under cold running water and remove beards. Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped.
  • Combine mussels, onion, wine, and pepper in a medium pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook, shaking pot frequently, until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine bread crumbs, parsley, and garlic in a small dish. Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a second small bowl.
  • Snap each mussel into 2 parts and place the shell with the meat in an oven-proof dish. Make sure no liquid remains on the shell; discard the empty shells. Spoon parsley mixture over the mussels and drizzle with the oil mixture.
  • Bake mussels in the preheated oven until topping is crunchy, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 148.8 mg, Fat 22.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 64.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1020.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

Tips:

  • Fresh mussels are key: Make sure to use the freshest mussels you can find. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have a briny smell.
  • Properly clean the mussels: Before cooking, clean the mussels thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit. Use a stiff brush to scrub the shells and remove any barnacles or other debris. Pull off the beards from the mussels.
  • Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid for the mussels is important for adding flavor. Use a combination of white wine, garlic, shallots, and herbs to create a delicious broth.
  • Don't overcook the mussels: Mussels cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked mussels will become tough and rubbery. Cook the mussels just until the shells open, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the mussels immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served as an appetizer or main course. Enjoy the mussels with a crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Broiled garlic mussels are a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and elegant dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or main course, these mussels are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, give broiled garlic mussels a try.

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