Basil and Garlic Baked Mussels

• 2lbs mussels, scrubbed and bearded
• 5 tablespoons white wine
• 100grs bread crumbs
• 50grs basil (fresh)
• ½ bulb garlic (chopped)
• 100gr butter (melted)

Method

• Place mussels in a pot, add wine and 100mls of water.
• Cover with lid and place over high heat until shells open - 4/5 mins.
• Drain.
• Remove mussels from their shell. Discard the shell that had the inner mussel attached, keeping other half. Place mussels on it and arrange shells with mussels on a baking sheet.

Topping

• Place all remaining ingredients in a liquidizer and blend.
• Place a little blended stuffing on each mussel half and bake under a hot grill until crisp - 4/5mins.
• Serve with a salad and fresh lemon.

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