Grilled Mussels And Clams With Garlic And Herb Beurre Blanc Recipes

GRILLED MUSSELS AND CHEESY GRILLED COUNTRY BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium high. Cut country loaf into slices. Place on grill to toast one side.
• Meanwhile, cover bottom of a large straight sided and heat proof skillet with foil to protect from soot. Place pan on the grill and add all ingredients, except butter, parsley, bacon and black pepper, stirring to mix. Remove bread slices to a cookie sheet, toasted side up and grate some gruyere cheese over the slices. Return bread slices to the grill to toast the other side and melt the cheese.
• While bread slices are toasting, tint skillet loosely with foil and cover the grill, until bread slices are toasted (about 1 minute depending on grill heat. Be sure to check so bread doesn't burn).
• Open grill and remove bread slices to cookie sheet and set aside. Close grill and allow muscles to continue cooking about another 3 minutes. Remove the foil and if some have not opened, give the pot a stir and cook another 1-2 minutes.
• Remove skillet from grill and remove and discard any muscles that have not opened. Scoop remaining mussels into a large serving bowl. Return skillet with liquid to the grill, and let simmer 1-2 minutes to combine flavors. Remove from heat, swirl in butter, and pour liquid over muscles in bowl.
• Sprinkle with black pepper, crumbled bacon (if using) and parsley. Serve with toasted country bread.

GRILLED MUSSELS WITH HERBED BREAD CRUMBS

Steps:

• I love using the heat of the grill to open shellfish. I think they come out as juicy as if they were roasted in the oven. The flavors of garlic, parsley and mint make this a great opener to a meal or a nice side dish or nibble. The crunch of the bread crumbs is also a great texture contrast to the mussels and the flavors evoke the natural sweetness of the mussels.
• Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium.
• Heat a large skillet over low heat and add the olive oil. When the oil is warm add the garlic. Stir the garlic with a wooden spoon and season with salt, to taste. Give the garlic a minute to "melt" into the oil but do not let it brown. Stir in the bread crumbs, parsley and mint. Taste for seasoning, Set aside.
• When the grill is hot, scatter the mussels on the grill in a single layer. Have a pair of tongs and a large platter ready. As the mussels open, use the tongs to remove them from the grill onto a platter. When they are all opened, squeeze the juice from the lemons over them and spoon the bread crumb mixture into the shells. Serve immediately.

STEAMED GARLIC AND HERB MUSSELS

Steps:

• Scrub mussels remove beards.
• Heat oil in large saucepan, cook garlic, chili and rind stirring, about 3 minutes.
• Add mussels, juice and wine, bring to boil.
• Cook covered about 5 minutes until mussels open.
• (discard any that do not open) Remove mussels from pan, Bring pan liquid to boil; cook, uncovered about 10 minutes or until mixture thickens slightly, stir in basil and parsley.
• Return mussels to pan and simmer until heated through.
• Have some crusty bread to wipe up the liquid.

MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND FINES HERBES

Steps:

• Clean the mussels: Scrub them well under cold running water. Debeard them, if necessary, pulling out any wiry fronds coming through the seams of the shells.
• In a large pot or deep sauté pan, combine the white wine, half the shallot, and the bay leaf. Place the mussels on top and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat to steam open the mussels, 3 to 4 minutes. You may want to give them a stir after 2 minutes to disperse the heat evenly among the mussels. When the mussels have opened (if there are a few that don't, this is an indication that they are dead or bad - discard them), transfer them to four shallow bowls.
• Strain the cooking liquid, through either a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, into a clean pan, add the olive oil, remaining shallot, and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the mixture slightly; it will condense to an opaque liquid. Taste. If it's too salty, add a little water. Sprinkle the herbs and spoon the sauce over the mussels. Serve promptly, with a tangy baguette torn into large pieces, which you can use to soak up the broth when you're finished with the mussels.

GRILLED CLAMS AND MUSSELS WITH GARLIC, ALMONDS AND MINT

Steps:

• Build a very hot charcoal fire, mounding coals in the center of the grill, or heat a gas grill.
• Scrub mussels and clams under running water to remove any clinging grit.
• Put clams, wine, oil, sliced garlic and chile in a large disposable aluminum roasting pan and stir. Cover pan tightly with heavy-duty foil. Place pan on the grill and cover. Let cook undisturbed for 10 minutes, then use mitts to open foil and stir in mussels. Replace foil and continue cooking, with grill covered, 10 minutes more. By this time, most or all of the shellfish should be open. Use tongs to transfer opened shellfish to a serving bowl and return any unopened in the pan to continue cooking, covered, for another few minutes. Any that remain unopened should be discarded. Combine all shellfish and pan juices in the bowl.
• Toss shellfish with mint, almonds, chopped garlic and lemon zest. Drizzle with additional oil. Brush grilled bread slices with oil and serve alongside for soaking up juices.

MUSSELS MARINATED IN GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed.
• Remove beard and any hair like bits from the mussels.
• Wash mussels very well, scrubbing with a hard bristle brush.
• Put mussels and 1/2 cup of water in large pot, cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
• Remove mussels from water and discard any that do not open.
• Strain cooking liquid and reserve.
• Combine oil, 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• Place mussels in half shell and arrange on a platter.
• Drizzle with sauce.

CLASSIC FRENCH MUSSELS RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat oil in lg pot over med-high heat, add shallots and garlic and cook until soft, 5 min. Add mussels, wine, cream, butter and parsley and season well with salt. Give it a good stir, cover pot, cook until mussels open and are cooked through, 10-15 min. Divide mussels and juices between 2 bowls and serve with crusty bread...

GRILLED MUSSELS AND CLAMS WITH GARLIC AND HERB BEURRE BLANC RECIPE

Steps:

• Fire up the grill to medium-high heat. Mince the garlic using a mini-food processor. It should take a few seconds. Do not wash the processor; you'll need to purée the garlic later. Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is a pale golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low if the garlic starts to crisp or browns too quickly. While the garlic cooks, pour the wine and vinegar into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and allow to boil until reduced by half, about 8 minutes. Add the cream and again bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. As the sauce reduces, rinse the mussels and clams in a colander under cold running water. Give them a quick scrub with a kitchen brush and rinse well. Grill them just until they open, about 6 to 8 minutes. Finish the sauce by whisking in the remaining butter, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Spoon the cooked garlic back into the processor and purée. Stir it into the sauce and season with salt and pepper, and add the herbs. Keep the sauce warm, but do not let it boil, until the mussels and clams are done. Spoon a little of the sauce onto each clam or mussel and serve immediately. This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings. Each of 6 servings: 286 calories; 365 mg sodium; 91 mg cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 22 grams protein; 0.09 gram fiber.