Mussels Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh mussels
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 cloves garlic
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Clean mussels thoroughly, and steam in a covered pot for about 5 minutes, or until they open.

2. 2

   Drain water, and discard any mussels that have not opened.

3. 3

   Remove the upper shell, leaving the mussel attached to the bottom shell.

4. 4

   Carefully place mussels on an oven proof plate, taking care to place them in such a way that they don't tip.

5. 5

   Heat broiler to 500º.

6. 6

   In a small bowl, combine butter, oil, parmesan, parsley, garlic and pepper.

7. 7

   Using a spoon, put a little bit of the cheese mixture on each of the mussles.

8. 8

   Broil 2-3 minutes or until the mussels have browned a bit.

9. 9

   Serve hot with crusty french bread.