Best 6 Roasted Mussels Recipes

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Craving a seafood delicacy that combines convenience and gourmet flavors? Look no further than our roasted mussels recipe collection. These culinary gems, encased in their naturally elegant shells, offer a symphony of taste that will transport you to the shores of culinary bliss. Whether you prefer classic preparations or are seeking adventurous flavor fusions, our diverse selection of recipes caters to every palate and occasion.

Dive into the classic Roasted Mussels with Garlic Lemon Butter, a timeless dish that showcases the mussel's natural briny sweetness, enhanced by the aromatic trinity of garlic, lemon, and butter. For a touch of smokiness and rustic charm, try our Roasted Mussels with Chorizo and Paprika, where succulent mussels mingle with spicy chorizo and smoky paprika, creating a delightful interplay of flavors. Transport yourself to the vibrant shores of Thailand with our Thai-Style Roasted Mussels, where coconut milk, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves infuse the mussels with an exotic and aromatic broth.

If you're seeking a taste of the Mediterranean, our Mediterranean Roasted Mussels with Tomatoes and Feta offer a symphony of flavors and colors. Bursting with sun-ripened tomatoes, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese, this dish is a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine. And for those who enjoy a spicy kick, our Roasted Mussels with Harissa and Lemon will tantalize your taste buds with its fiery North African flavors.

Whichever recipe you choose, be prepared for a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. Our roasted mussel recipes are not only delectable but also incredibly easy to prepare, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable cooking experience. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you savoring the taste of the sea in every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

OVEN-ROASTED MUSSELS WITH GARLIC-HERB BUTTER



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons (packed) minced shallot
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 5x3x1/2-inch slices crusty sourdough bread
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
Additional chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Mix first 8 ingredients in small bowl. Season herb butter with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.) Position 1 rack in top third and 1 rack in bottom third of oven; preheat to 500. Brush bread on both sides with oil; place on baking sheet. Place bread on top oven rack; toast until golden, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. Meanwhile, place mussels in wide ovenproof pot. Cover, place on bottom oven rack, and roast just until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove pot from oven and discard any mussels that did not open. Add herb butter to mussels; stir until melted. Season to taste with ground black pepper. Divide mussels and juices from pot among 4 bowls. Sprinkle with additional chopped chives. Top each serving with sourdough toast and serve.

MUSSELS WITH RED WINE AND ROASTED GARLIC



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Mussels take on a lusty new accent when steamed in fruity red wine infused with roasted garlic and thyme. A green salad and hunks of crusty bread complete this postcard from summer.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head garlic
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
4 tablespoons butter
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups fruity red wine, such as Gamay or Barbera
Coarse salt
4 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed thoroughly
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees. On parchment-lined foil, drizzle garlic with oil; tightly seal. Bake until tender, about 1 hour. Once cool, remove cloves from papery skin and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat; add thyme and roasted garlic cloves. Cook 1 to 2 minutes, then add wine and season with salt. Bring to a boil, add mussels, and reduce heat to medium. Cook, covered and undisturbed, until shells have opened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir mussels and, with a slotted spoon, transfer to a warm serving bowl. (Discard unopened shells.) Return broth to a boil and reduce by half. Whisk in remaining 3 tablespoons butter and parsley. Ladle sauce over mussels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 619 g, Cholesterol 157 g, Fat 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 55 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 1349 g

ROASTED MUSSELS



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This recipe for roasted mussels, courtesy of Sam Hayward of Fore Street, brings the delicious taste of the sea to any meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds fresh blue mussels, debearded and rinsed
1 1/2 ounces whole almonds, skin on
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced shallots
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
6 tablespoons dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil leaves
Coarse sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spread almonds in an even layer on a baking sheet. Transfer baking sheet to oven and roast until fragrant, about 5 minutes; let cool. Coarsely chop almonds by hand or pulse in a food processor.
  • Place a 5 1/4 quart nonreactive cast-iron roasting pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and cook until melted. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and lemon juice, bring to a boil, and immediately remove from heat. Toss in herbs and almonds; season with salt and pepper.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees. Arrange mussels in the roasting pan in no more than two even layers. Cut remaining 2 1/2 tablespoons butter into pieces and place over mussels. Transfer to oven and roast, tossing mussels to coat, every 3 to 4 minutes, until mussels have opened and sauce is creamy. Serve immediately with bread for dipping.

RED CURRY MUSSELS AND ROASTED SWEET POTATOES



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Moules-frites, a hearty bowl of mussels served with fries on the side, is very popular in Belgium and France. This version is seasoned with Thai spices and paired with sweet potatoes - not traditional at all, but totally satisfying. The recipe calls for commercially made red curry paste, which makes this dish quick to prepare. It shouldn't be hard to find at Asian grocers and online, but do try to obtain makrut lime leaves, which impart a lovely floral note.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, seafood, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

6 medium sweet potatoes (about 3 pounds)
3 tablespoons melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne, or less to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium red onion, diced
4 bird's-eye chiles, split to the stem, seeds left in
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon fish sauce
3 or 4 makrut lime leaves
3 cups thick coconut milk (about 1 1/2 cans, well shaken before opening)
3 pounds mussels, cleaned
1 cup roughly chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish
1 Fresno chile, sliced, for garnish
1 cup Thai basil leaves, or another kind of basil, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Prepare the sweet potatoes: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Peel the sweet potatoes, and cut them lengthwise into slender wedges. Put them in a large bowl, and toss them with coconut oil to coat. Season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and spread out in a single layer. Bake, uncovered for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until tender with a crisp exterior. Before serving, sprinkle with cumin and cayenne.
  • While sweet potatoes are baking, make the curry: Put vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook until lightly browned and softened, about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add chiles, garlic, ginger and lemongrass and let sizzle for about 1 minute. Then add red curry paste and tomato paste and fry with the onion mixture for 2 minutes more.
  • Add fish sauce, lime leaves and coconut milk. Bring mixture to a boil, then add mussels and stir to coat with sauce. Cover and cook mussels, stirring once or twice, until all the mussels have steamed open, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Ladle mussels and lots of sauce into deep, wide bowls. Sprinkle with cilantro and Fresno chile slices and top with basil leaves. Serve with a platter of hot sweet potatoes and lime wedges.

MUSSELS, OVEN ROASTED WITH GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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These are lick the shell good! We eat a lot of sea food. Mussels are one of our favorites! These are full of flavor, but very simple to make. I like them served with a simple pasta!

Provided by Jessica Hannan

Categories     Roasts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lb frozen, cleaned mussels in shell
1 stick butter,
4 clove garlic, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • 1. Turn oven to 450*. Place butter in large heavy skillet and cover with a lid. Place in oven. Slice garlic as thinly as possible
  • 2. Once butter starts to smoke, remove lid, add mussels and garlic to the pan.
  • 3. Roast for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Enjoy!

MUSSELS WITH ROASTED POTATOES



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Categories     Potato     Shellfish     Roast     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mussel     White Wine     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 first-course or light-lunch servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 large Yukon Gold or russet (baking) potatoes (2 pounds total)
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
3 garlic cloves, minced
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup water
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards removed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F.
  • Halve potatoes lengthwise and trim a 1/4-inch-thick slice from side opposite cut side of each potato half to form 8 flat slabs (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick). Discard trimmings, then coat potato slabs with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with all of salt. Arrange in 1 layer in a large shallow baking pan (1 inch deep) and roast in middle of oven, turning over once halfway through roasting, until golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.
  • Shortly before potatoes are done, cook shallot, garlic, and red pepper flakes in 2 tablespoons oil in a deep 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add wine and water and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat until they just open wide, checking frequently after 3 minutes and transferring opened mussels to a bowl. Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 6 minutes.
  • Whisk parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons oil into mussel broth and season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide potatoes among 4 shallow bowls and top with mussels and broth.

Tips for Roasting Mussels: Achieving Perfectly Cooked and Flavorful Results:

- Select Fresh Mussels: Choose mussels with tightly closed shells and no cracks or damage. Discard any mussels that are open or have broken shells, as they may be spoiled. - Properly Clean the Mussels: Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels thoroughly under cold running water. Remove any barnacles, dirt, or debris from the shells. Pull off the beards (fibrous strands) from the mussels. - Prepare the Roasting Pan: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil to prevent the mussels from sticking. Alternatively, you can use a roasting pan with a wire rack to allow the juices from the mussels to drain. - Add Flavorful Ingredients: Enhance the taste of the mussels by adding aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley. Garlic, shallots, or leeks can provide additional savory flavors. A squeeze of lemon or white wine can brighten up the dish. Olive oil helps in roasting the mussels evenly. - Roast at High Temperature: Preheat your oven to a high temperature, typically around 450°F (230°C). This high heat helps the mussels to open quickly and evenly. - Monitor the Cooking Time: Depending on the size of the mussels, they usually take around 5-7 minutes to cook in the oven. Keep a close eye on them, as overcooking can make them tough and rubbery. - Serve Immediately: Once the mussels are cooked, remove them from the oven and serve them hot. Discard any mussels that have not opened during cooking. Accompany the roasted mussels with crusty bread or grilled vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion: Enjoying a Delicious and Nutritious Seafood Feast:

Roasted mussels are a culinary delight that combines convenience, flavor, and health benefits. With their tender texture, briny taste, and rich nutritional profile, mussels offer a satisfying seafood experience. By following these tips and roasting techniques, you can create a delectable dish that will impress your family and friends. Elevate your next seafood meal with the irresistible charm of roasted mussels, and savor the goodness of the sea in every bite.

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