Half Shell Mussels With Garlic Butter On The Grill

11:30 am on 25 March 2013

Mussels with Garlic ButterIngredients

  • 800gm mussels, steamed open and top shell removed
  • 150g softened butter
  • 1 large clove of garlic
  • 1 tbsp of fresh Italian parsly
  • flaky sea salt and cracked pepper

Method

Mix together the butter, garlic and parsly.

Preheat oven to 160°C.

Place half shell mussels on to a suitable baking dish.

Spoon mixture on top of mussels.

Bake for 5-7 minutes.

Remove from oven and place on a serving dish.

Spoon any juice over the mussels.

Sprinkle with Italian parsley and salt and pepper.

Wine Match from John Hawkesby

Mussels (whatever style)

Sauvignon Blanc
Mahi 2012
Mahi Boundary Farm 2011

Pinot Gris
St. Clair Premium 2012

Riesling
Valli Old Vine 2012

Image courtesy of Greenshell New Zealand Ltd.