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Edition 24 |
3 lbs (1.5 kg) fresh PEI Mussels
1/4 cup (60ml) butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 lemons, sliced into rounds
sea salt and pepper
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1/4 cup (60ml) butter
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
2 lemons, sliced into rounds
sea salt and pepper
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1 - Rinse the PEI Mussels under running fresh water. Throw away any that do not close.
2 - Heat grill (BBQ) to medium heat. Brush lightly with oil.
3 - Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add thyme leaves and chopped parsley. Set aside.
4 - Tip mussels on the grill alongside sliced lemons. Grill until mussels open. Throw away any that do not open. Use tongs or a heat proof spatula to slide them off the grill into a large bowl. Grill both sides of lemon until grill marks appear.
5 - To serve, place mussels on a platter or single serving plates and drizzle butter over top. Garnish with lemon slices.
FOODIE FUN FACT
When grilling mussels on the BBQ, be sure to mist them periodically. If you want to get adventurous, add a little white wine or beer in the spray bottle to infuse the mussels with flavor.
