Roasted Mussels with Avocado
Prep
20 mins
Cook
12 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Succulent mussels roasted until tender and kissed with garlic and white wine, topped with creamy avocado, crispy breadcrumbs, and a squeeze of fresh lemon for a sophisticated yet simple seafood dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- 2ripe avocados(halved and pitted)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 237 mldry white wine
- 3 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
- 237 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 237 mlfresh parsley(chopped)
- 2lemon(one zested, one halved for juice)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoonsbutter
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small skillet, melt butter with olive oil over medium heat and toast the panko breadcrumbs for 2-3 minutes until golden, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and mix in chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set the mixture aside.
Tip: Toasting the breadcrumbs beforehand prevents them from becoming soggy during roasting.
- 2
Arrange cleaned mussels in a large roasting pan, opening-side up if possible. Distribute minced garlic evenly among the mussels, tucking small amounts into each shell.
Tip: Pat mussels dry with paper towels before arranging for better roasting.
- 3
Drizzle the white wine and remaining olive oil around the mussels in the pan. Season the mussels lightly with sea salt and black pepper, then sprinkle red pepper flakes across the top.
Tip: The wine will create steam to cook the mussels gently and infuse them with flavor.
- 4
Roast the mussels in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until the shells open wide. Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.
Tip: Check the mussels at the 10-minute mark to avoid overcooking them.
- 5
While the mussels roast, scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and gently mash with a fork. Season with a pinch of sea salt, a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and a dash of black pepper.
Tip: Keep the avocado preparation simple to let its creamy texture shine alongside the briny mussels.
- 6
Remove the roasting pan from the oven and carefully place a spoonful of the mashed avocado into or beside each opened mussel. Generously sprinkle the toasted breadcrumb mixture over the top of each mussel.
Tip: Work quickly so the avocado stays cool and creamy.
- 7
Return the mussels to the oven for 1-2 minutes just to warm through, then remove and serve immediately on a platter with lemon halves on the side for additional brightness.
Tip: This brief second roasting helps meld the flavors while keeping the avocado from becoming too warm.
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