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1. Scrub the mussels and pull off any beards. Rinse in several changes of cold water, then discard any that are open and do not close when tapped against the side of the sink.
2. Drain the mussels and put in a large pan with a splash of water. Bring to the boil, then cover the pan, shaking occasionally, until the mussels are open - this will take 2-3 mins. Drain well, then discard any that remain closed. Heat grill to high.
3. Mix the crumbs and zest. Remove one side of each shell, then spread a little butter onto each mussel. Set on a baking tray and sprinkle with crumbs. Grill for 3-4 mins until crunchy.

Per serving

301 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, salt 1.06 g

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  20 April 2008

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  Really, really good! Compliments all round. Extremely quick and tasty meal. Will definitely become a regular.

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• Frenchie

  24 July 2009

  Frenchie commented on this recipe

  Have made this several times, but I grate some parmesan cheese with the breadcrumbs and put under the grill to brown without butter, excellent and well received by visitors

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• Natts

  25 July 2009

  Natts commented on this recipe

  Made this with mussels i gatherd on hunstanton beach. they were cooked that night, and it was a delicious change to my usual recipe. will certantly cook this again.

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• coke71

  12 August 2009

  coke71 rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I made these for a starter and they went down a treat, very tasty but simple to do and can be prepared well in advance, will be trying these again with parmesan as mentioned above and also would be nice with the chilli, corriander and lime butter for a thai twist :)

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Ingredients

• 1kg mussel in their shells
• 50g toasted breadcrumbs
• zest 1 lemon
• 100g garlic and parsley butter (See 'Goes well with' below for the recipe)

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Serves 4 as a starter or light main course

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Prep 25 mins

Cook 4 mins

Ingredients

• 1kg mussel in their shells
• 50g toasted breadcrumbs
• zest 1 lemon
• 100g garlic and parsley butter (See 'Goes well with' below for the recipe)

Per serving

301 kcalories, protein 11g, carbohydrate 15g, fat 22 g, saturated fat 13g, fibre 1g, salt 1.06 g

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