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Grilled mussels in a bowl
Grilled Mussels with lemon and parsley

Garlic & Herb Grilled Mussels

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Main Courses Quick Meals
Grilling mussels is the simplest method: they steam in their own juices inside the closed shell while absorbing smoky aromas. No pot needed; nature provided the packaging. When heat relaxes the muscle and the shell opens, they are done. The combo of smoke, salty brine, and garlic is unbeatable.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
⌛ Total Time 20 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 140 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Scrub brush
  • Tongs
  • Bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Shellfish (Mussels)

Instructions

1 ✓

Sort mussels: discard any open ones that don't close when tapped. Scrub with brush and remove 'beards'.

Tip: Cook only live mussels to avoid food poisoning.
2 ✓

Mix oil, crushed garlic, pepper, and chopped parsley.

Tip: This acts as a finishing dressing.
3 ✓

Place mussels directly on hot grill grate.

Tip: Direct heat boils internal water, steaming them open.
4 ✓

As soon as they open (3-5 mins), remove to a bowl immediately.

Tip: Don't overcook or they become rubbery.
5 ✓

Toss with garlic oil and lemon juice, serve immediately.

Tip: Hot mussels absorb the aromatic oil instantly.

Recipe FAQ

Shell didn't open.
Throw it away! It means it was dead before cooking or bad.
Still sandy.
Soak in salted water for 20 minutes before cooking so they spit out sand.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Mussels (live)
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 whole Lemon
  • 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 1 pinch Salt (careful, mussels are salty!)