If you are a fan of grilled dishes, you absolutely cannot miss the 2 ways to make grilled mussels with scallions and grilled mussels with cheese that TasteVN is about to share right here. Go to the kitchen and get started now!
1. Grilled Green Mussels with Scallions
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Green Mussels with Scallions Serves 3
Green mussels 1 kg Scallions 20 g Ground pepper 1 teaspoon Seasoning 2 teaspoons Fried garlic 20 g Roasted peanuts 20 g (optional)
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How to Cook Grilled Green Mussels with Scallions
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Prepare the mussels
When buying mussels, use a brush to clean the mud and algae on the outside of the shell.
Then rinse with water until clean.
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Making scallion oil
Wash the scallions thoroughly and chop them finely.
Place a pan with hot oil on the stove, add all the scallions, 2 teaspoons of seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of ground pepper, stir well until the scallions wilt, then turn off the heat.
Tip to keep the scallion oil green and beautiful:
- You can add a little sugar to the scallions and mix well.
- Then pour in the hot oil, mix well to cook the scallions; this method will preserve the color of the scallions.
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Grilling mussels
Arrange the mussels neatly on the grill, grill until the mussels open.
Gently separate the shell, add a little fried scallion, some fried garlic, and roasted peanuts on top, and it’s ready to serve.
Note: Do not grill for too long, as the mussel meat will become dry, losing its natural sweetness. -
Final Product
Fresh and delicious green mussels, grilled just right to retain their natural sweetness. Served with fried onions and garlic, they can be dipped in salt and lime or a bowl of sweet and sour sauce for an exquisite taste!
2. Grilled Green Mussels with Cheese
Preparation
20 minutes
Cooking
10 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Green Mussels with Cheese For 2 people
Green mussels 8 pieces Cheese 4 slices Olive oil 1 teaspoon
How to Cook Grilled Green Mussels with Cheese
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Prepare the Mussels
Clean the green mussels’ shells thoroughly using a brush, then rinse with water, and use a knife to separate the mussel from its shell.
Tip: If you have time after purchasing the mussels, you can soak them in water with a bit of salt for about 4 – 5 hours to help them expel any mud inside.
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Grilling mussels
Use a spoon to spread a layer of cheese and a little olive oil on the mussels, then prepare to grill.
Put all the green mussels in the oven, grill at a temperature of 200 degrees Celsius for about 10 minutes.
Tip for you:- You should preheat the oven for about 15 minutes to ensure it is hot.
- You can use different types of cheese depending on your preference, such as Laughing Cow cheese or mozzarella cheese,…
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Final product
The green mussels are topped with a layer of cheese, giving off a rich and fragrant aroma, and the addition of olive oil enhances the fresh taste of the mussels, making them irresistible.
How to choose delicious mussels
- You should choose mussels that have their shells still closed and intact because they are still alive; do not buy those with broken shells or cracks, as they may be dead.
- You can touch the mussels that are slightly open; if they close immediately, then they are good to buy. Those that do not close or close slowly are not fresh anymore.
- Mussels that are the length of your index or middle finger and about 5cm thick tend to be much fattier than the others; you can consider this a little tip when choosing mussels!
- It is advisable to buy from reputable stores that specialize in selling fresh seafood to ensure you get delicious mussels.
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At family meals or gatherings, try your hand at this delicious grilled mussels with scallion oil and cheese dish. Wishing you success with your own dish!
*Refer to images and recipes from: YouTube channel Wild Duck in Peace, TienLe Cooking, Hieu Tran, and cookpad.com.
