Baked Mussels

I've been writing a lot about how my dad loves to cook mouth-watering dishes for us. I know how it makes some of my readers drool a lot so I thought of coming up with recipe posts so that you too can enjoy my dad's specialties in the comfort of your own homes. :) Here's my first recipe entry, which is actually a recipe by my sister Gia. :p





Aside from the ingredients being readily available in supermarkets, this recipe is very easy to prepare. You don't actually need a lot of cooking experience to prepare this dish. She actually calls it '30-minute Baked Mussels Recipe'.





Ingredients:

1/2 kilo fresh mussels

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup butter

10 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup grated cheese



Preparation and Cooking Procedures:

Clean mussels by washing the shells with water. Scrub the mussels with a brush and pull off hair-like strands if necessary. Put mussels in a bowl and pour in warm water to allow the shells to open up. Drain mussels and remove the top shell.



In another bowl, put butter and still until creamy. Add in the mayonnaise and minced garlic. Stir in the grated cheese.



Cover each mussel with the mixture. For a tastier treat, top with grated cheese.





Arrange mussels in a baking sheet.





Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve hot. This recipe serves 5-6 persons.







You may also opt to cook the mussels over a grill. :)