main : favorite countries food recipes : french food recipes absolutely cooking  main  assortments  barbecue & grilled  beverages  chocolate  dairy food  dipping & topping  family choice  favorite countries  fish & seafood  holidays  kids meal  main dish  meat  microwave  noodles  pasta  poultry  quick meal  rice  salad  side dish  soups  special diets  vegetables   Mussels Au Gratin Send this Recipe Printer Version Servings: 6 persons Time to make: 15 minutes Calories per Servings: Not Available INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup water 4 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp pepper 4 lb mussels 3 tbsp olive oil 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tbsp lemon juice l cup cracker crumbs 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese lemon wedges for garnish STEP BY STEP: In large pot, combine water, half of garlic and pepper. Bring to boil, add mussels and steam on medium until they open, about 5 minutes With slotted spoon, transfer mussels from broth on to 2 rimmed baking sheets. Break off and discard top halves of shells and any unopened shells Heat olive oil in medium skillet. Sauté remaining garlic and onion until soft Add parsley and lemon juice. Combine with cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese and sprinkle over mussels Bake at 400ºF. about 5 minutes or until crumbs are lightly brown. Serve warm with lemon wedges related recipes Potato Forestier Piperade French Coffee Punch Vishyssoise Chick Pea Salad Coq Au Vin Creamed Caulliflower Soup Creme Caramel   Copyright ©2000-2006. Absolutely Cooking ALL RIGHTS RESERVED