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A black skillet filled with cooked mussels in a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. A metal spoon rests inside the skillet. A bread roll is partially visible on the side.

Baked Mussels Appetizer

Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Keyword: baked mussels appetizer
Prep Time:10 minutes
Servings:4 servings
Calories: 368kcal
A baked mussels recipe featuring a creamy parmesan sauce makes for an easy-to-make appetizer that’s perfect for impressing your guests!
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • Cast Iron Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mussels cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Melt butter in an oven-safe (preferably cast iron) skillet over medium heat.
  • Add garlic, cook for 1 minute.
  • Add cream and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
  • Add mussels to the skillet.
  • Transfer skillet to oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until mussels open.
  • Discard any unopened mussels.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and baguette slices.

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Nutrition

Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 448mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1425IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3mg
Oven
Cast Iron Pan