Mussels In Sherry

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Emi W. | May 7th, 2024

Recipe of New Zealand

Ingredients:

Qty	Unit	Ingredient
24	whole	Mussels » washed, bearded
1/4	cup	Butter	Butter Butter is a creamy, fatty spread made from churned milk or cream. It's used in cooking and baking to add flavor, moisture, and richness to dishes. Butter is the parent of many delicious Read more...
1/2	teaspoon	Salt	Salt Salt, the quintessential seasoning, plays a pivotal role in enhancing flavors and balancing tastes in cooking. From its humble origins to its diverse forms, salt adds depth, complexity, and texture to dishes, making Read more...
1/4	teaspoon	Black Pepper	Black Pepper Black pepper is a versatile spice derived from dried and ground peppercorns, offering a hot, piquant flavor. It's used in cooking for seasoning, in medicinal applications for its health benefits, and as a natural Read more...
1	small	Onion » thinly sliced	Onion The Onion is a member of the Allium family of plants and is a close relative of garlic, scallions, leeks and chives. Onions are considered root vegetables because they grow below the surface of Read more...
2	slices	Bacon » halved	Bacon Bacon is a type of meat that comes from pigs. It's made by curing pork belly with salt and sometimes other spices. Bacon is known for its salty and smoky flavor, and it's Read more...
1	cup	Sweet Sherry » or Sauterne
1/4	cup	Cheese » grated

Prep Time	Process Time	Overall Time
10 Minutes	20 Minutes	30 minutes

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F / 180°C / Gas Mark 4

1. Clean and debeard the mussels; place in a buttered casserole dish.

2. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Arrange on the top the thinly sliced onion and slices of bacon.

4. Add the sherry.

5. Cover and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes to 20 minutes.

6. Remove the lid and sprinkle with grated cheese.

7. Return to the oven and allow the cheese to melt.

8. Serve this dish with your favourite crusty bread.

Submitted by Emi W. | May 7th, 2024 See all of Emi W.'s Recipes.

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