Mussels On The Half Shell With Pesto Recipes

MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in large pot. Working in batches, add mussels to pot. Cover; cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to large bowl. Discard any that do not open. Cool mussels. Strain cooking liquid; reserve 1 cup.
• Remove mussels from shells, reserving half of each shell. Transfer mussels to medium bowl and refrigerate.
• Finely chop basil and garlic in processor. With processor running, gradually add reserved 1 cup cooking liquid and oil and process until well blended. Blend in cheese and mayonnaise. Transfer pesto to large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add mussels and toss to coat. Chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Refrigerate reserved shells.)
• Spoon mussels and pesto into reserved shells. Arrange on platter.

LINGUINE WITH PESTO AND MUSSELS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• For Pesto: Combine basil, nuts, and garlic in food processor. Blend. Add in olive oil until creamy. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cook mussels according to Chezus' instructions. Cook pasta to al dente. Strain pasta and combine with pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Spoon mussels on top and serve with crusty bread.

MUSSELS WITH PESTO AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a mini food processor, combine the basil, walnuts and whole garlic clove and pulse until fine.
• add the Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the oil and process until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and add the butter.
• Stir in the tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
• In a very large, deep skillet or large soup pot, heat the remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil until shimmering. Add the shallots and sliced garlic and cook over high heat, stirring, until lightly golden, about 4 minutes.
• Add the white wine and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels and stir for 1 minute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until all of the mussels have opened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the pesto and tomatoes and stir until the butter is thoroughly melted and the mussels are evenly coated. Transfer the mussels and broth to bowls and serve with crusty bread.

MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL

Steps:

• Thaw the mussels.
• Drain them well, squeezing out extra liquid from the mussels.
• Put them on a cookie sheet.
• In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, butter, parsley, garlic, lemon zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Squeeze the lemon over the mussels.
• Put the bread crumb mixture equally on the mussels and press down a little.
• Broil for 5 to 6 minutes until the bread crumb mixture is crunchy and brown and the mussles are cooked.
• Serve and enjoy!

MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH RAVIGOTE SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook mussels in wine, covered, in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until mussels just open wide, checking frequently after 4 minutes and transferring open mussels to a shallow baking pan using a slotted spoon. (Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes.) When cool enough to handle, detach meat and discard 1 half shell from each mussel. Reserve meat and remaining shells.
• Peel and halve egg, then force it through a medium-mesh sieve into a bowl using back of a spoon. Whisk in oil, vinegar, onion, capers, mustard, parsley, chervil, chives, salt, and pepper until sauce is combined well. Add mussels, stirring to coat, then chill mussels in sauce, covered, at least 1 hour.
• Arrange half shells on a large platter and spoon a mussel with some sauce into each shell.

MUSSELS WITH CORIANDER PESTO

Steps:

• First make the pesto. Place the coriander, lemon grass and chilli in a food processor or liquidiser and pulse until finely chopped. Add the remaining ingredients for the pesto and blend to a paste.
• Preheat the grill to hot. Place the mussels open-side up on a grill pan lined with foil, and use a teaspoon to distribute the pesto over each one. Sprinkle with the cheese. Grill for 4-5 minutes until the cheese is golden and just melted and the mussles are thoroughly heated through.
• Allow the mussles to cool slightly, then serve with Thai fragrant rice or noodles and lime wedges.

MUSSELS: MUSSELS ON THE HALF SHELL WITH PARMESAN AND GARLIC RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium heat (350° to 450°F). In a small bowl combine the topping ingredients and blend with a fork. Brush the cooking grates clean. Grill the mussels over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until they open, 2 to 5 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a plate. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Preheat the grill pan over direct medium heat for about 10 minutes. When the mussels are cool enough to handle, pull away the top shell, leaving the mussel in the bottom half of the shell. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the topping on top of each mussel. Place the mussels in a single layer on the grill pan. Grill over direct medium heat, with the lid closed, until the topping is bubbling, 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the grill and top with the parsley. Serve immediately