Source:

John Driscoll

Serves/Makes:4-6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mussels, about 2 inches long
• 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) finely crushed dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• sprig of minced parsley
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) of oregano
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) basil
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil

Preparation

• Arrange layer of mussels on the halfshell in a shallow baking dish/pan.
• Mix all ingredients and lightly cover the mussels with the mixture.
• Sprinkle mussel juice (can substitute clam juice) over them and bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Comments

Serve as appetizer with garlic/butter French bread.