Garlic Butter Mussel Toasts Recipe
Garlic Butter Mussel Toasts are a delightful appetizer featuring fresh mussels cooked in a fragrant garlic butter sauce, served on crispy baguette slices. This dish combines rich flavors with a touch of freshness from parsley and lemon.
Servings 4
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh mussels thoroughly cleaned and debearded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 French baguette sliced into 1-inch thick rounds
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- In a large pot, place the cleaned mussels and add a small splash of water. Cover and steam over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until opened.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the steamed mussels and their juices to the skillet. Stir in chopped parsley and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors, then remove from heat.
- Preheat the oven’s broiler. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Spoon the garlic butter mussel mixture over each toasted baguette slice, including some broth.
- Sprinkle additional chopped parsley on top for garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.
Notes
Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.