Grilled Mussels with Rocket
Prep
15 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this one because it's incredibly quick and honestly, there's nothing quite like fresh mussels kissed by heat. The rocket adds a peppery freshness that cuts through the richness of the garlic and olive oil beautifully, and here's the best part: mussels are packed with iron and omega 3s, making this not just delicious but genuinely good for you. The whole thing comes together in under thirty minutes, which means you can have an elegant dinner on the table on even your busiest weeknight. It's also surprisingly budget friendly since mussels are so affordable, yet they taste fancy enough to impress anyone at your table.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- 473 mlfresh rocket (arugula)(lightly packed)
- 6 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 2fresh lemon(juiced)
- 3 tbspfresh parsley(finely chopped)
- 1 tbspfresh thyme(leaves only)
- ½ tspred chili flakes
- 1 tspsea salt
- ½ tspblack pepper(freshly ground)
- 59 mlparmesan cheese(grated)
- 1 tsplemon zest
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cleaned mussels dry with paper towels and arrange them on a sheet pan in a single layer.
Tip: Dry mussels grill more evenly and develop better char.
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, red chili flakes, salt, and black pepper to create the herb dressing.
Tip: Prepare this mixture while your grill preheats for maximum flavor infusion.
- 3
Preheat your grill to high heat (around 450°F) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Tip: A hot grill ensures the mussels cook quickly and get a nice sear without drying out.
- 4
Place the mussels flat-side down directly on the grill grates and cook for 5-6 minutes until they just begin to open.
Tip: Discard any mussels that don't open after cooking.
- 5
Once the mussels start opening, carefully spoon about 1 teaspoon of the herb dressing into each open shell.
Tip: Work quickly so the opened mussels don't cool down too fast.
- 6
Continue grilling for another 2-3 minutes until the mussels are fully opened and the dressing is warmed through.
Tip: The shells will naturally protect the delicate meat during grilling.
- 7
Transfer the grilled mussels to a serving platter and top with fresh rocket that has been lightly tossed with remaining herb dressing.
Tip: The warm mussels will slightly wilt the rocket leaves, creating a tender contrast.
- 8
Finish with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese and lemon zest before serving immediately.
Tip: Serve with crusty bread to soak up any remaining pan juices.
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