These mussels, flavored with garlic-herb butter and baked instead of steamed, beg for some crusty bread to sop up the wonderful sauce. Try them over pasta, too.
Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 35 min
Ingredients
Serves 4 as a first course or 2 as a main course
Step 1
Preheat oven to 450°F.
Step 2
Spread mussels in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Blend all remaining ingredients to a paste in a food processor. Spoon mixture over mussels. Cover tightly with foil and bake in middle of oven until all mussels are open, 12 to 15 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.)
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Reviews (17)
Back to TopThis recipe is delicious and easy, but it kills me to see people adding Parmesan to a dish like this. I don't get it. Please don't do it.
Anonymous
Canada
10/24/2010
Scrumptuous, and so easy to make. Also, many variations are possible with this basic recipe (changing the herbs, adding wine, etc.)
Anonymous
Queens, NY
9/28/2008
We thought this was just OK, and I don't plan to make it again.
woodmont
Arlington, VA
3/11/2005
我非常失望。贻贝蒸得多better(moist) compared to cooking in the oven. I thought this was bland,even though I added white wine & chopped plum tomato....
Anonymous
Hopewell, NJ
5/18/2003
I tend to agree with those who find adding the extra salt is not necessary. The aroma of garlic from the oven seems to tempt even the most skiddish clam tasters to test.
Anonymous
Scotia, New York
8/23/2002
Excellent! I wouldn't change a thing except that I would not add the salt. The broth is salty enough without it.
Anonymous
V
6/3/2002
This was divine. I was pressed for time, so all I did was zap half a stick of butter in the microwave, chop up a few cloves of garlic, pour the whole mess over the mussels, and bake. My guests made them disappear in minutes, and we sopped up the garlic butter with crusty bread. Unbelievably good and so easy.
Anonymous
Hastings, MN
3/6/2002
It was delicious and so easy! I substituted cilantro for the parsley and added 1/2 cup of white wine. ¡Riquisimo!
Anonymous
Bethpage, NY
12/24/2001
This recipie is so easy! I varied it a little, added chopped fresh tomatoes, 1/2 cup of white wine, olive oil and butter and finished it with fresh grated parmesean. I put the pan on the grill instead of the oven and served it with grilled ciabatta bread brushed with olive oil as a first course. My husband loved it!
Anonymous
Minnetonka, MN
9/6/2001
You can't go wrong with any dish that has butter and garlic. Absolutely delicious! I would definitely double the butter and garlic and perhaps melt it first, then pour over the mussels and bake. Next time I will add some white wine to keep it moist. Don't overcook and don't forget the delicious bread that is a must to sop up the juices!
Lynn Ryan
Paramus, NJ
8/9/2001
I too added extra garlic and butter and it was DELICIOUS!!! The soft butter flavors mixed with the kick of garlic was a perfect compliment to the earthy mussels. A decadent dish that is simple and quick to prepare.
Anonymous
Madison, WI
2/14/2001
I read other reviews before actually making this dish. Some thought it a little bland so I used 5 cloves of garlic and a whole stick of butter. Well let me tell you, they just disappeared. My husband, who claims not to like mussels, ate a large portion of them. I will definitely use this recipe again.
mrsrudyjr
Astoria, NY
12/30/2000
I read other reviews before actually making this dish. Some thought it a little bland so I used 5 cloves of garlic and a whole stick of butter. Well let me tell you, they just disappeared. My husband, who claims not to like mussels, ate a large portion of them. I will definitely use this recipe again.
mrsrudyjr
Astoria, NY
12/30/2000
My husband and I both really loved this dish and we are both "Big Mussel" fans. I think next time I will add grated Parmesan cheese for a little extra flavor.
Lisa
Phoenix, AZ
9/13/2000
This was a hit at the hospital that I work at!! Everyone was amazed at how easy and tasty it was!! Since mussels are inexpensive you can make large portions without breaking the bank!
Julie
Boston, MA
8/28/2000
