Blue mussels stuffed with goat cheese

Difficulty level :
Preparation time : 20 min
Cooking : 5 to 7 min
Servings : 4 persons

By Chef Jean Soulard, spokesperson for Smarter Seafood.

Allergens

Egg-free
Nut-free
Peanut-free

Ingredients

32 large mussels, washed and cleaned
120 g (4 oz.) creamy goat cheese
15 g (1 Tbsp) fresh herbs, chopped (chives, parsley, mint)
30 g (3 Tbsp) breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Open the mussels raw while being careful not to tear the inside; for each mussel, discard one of the two shells.
Mix together the goat cheese, herbs and breadcrumbs. Salt and pepper.
Stuff the mussels with the mixture.
Place the mussels on a sheet tray and bake in the oven for 5 to 7 minutes at 190°C (375°F).

Learn more

It is easier to make this dish using large mussels, but given that they are not always available, small mussels may also be used. In this case, the dish will take slightly longer to prepare.

To help you eat shellfish safely, you can find advice on storage, handling and cooking on the recipe sheet dedicated to precautionary measures for shellfish.

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