Grilled Mussels Al Fresco

July 11, 2018
Food,Recipes

I’ve been living in the Bay Area for nearly 10 years now and I’m still not accustomed to the gloom that dampens the start of summer in June. As soon as it finally heats up in July, all I want to do is spend my time outdoors. For me, nothing epitomizes summer quite like dining al fresco in my own backyard, sharing a meal with friends and family. Keeping things simple is what summer is all about – honestly, my ideal menu consists of anything fresh that I can throw straight on the grill. It’s summer cooking at its best. And this is exactly why I’m loving La Brea Bakery’s Take & Bake French Baguette, the perfect accompaniment to grilled mussels, not to mention, the best, most timesaving way to serve fresh bread. After all, not a minute of that glorious summer warmth should be taken for granted, am I right?

Grilling seafood is one of my favorite things to do in the summer. It’s fast and it’s fresh. Inspired by my love of France, I recently threw a little “Moules et Frites” dinner party. You won’t believe how easy it is to grill mussels, in fact, you might never cook them over the stove again. Simply toss them in a large cast iron pan with some herbs, butter and wine and voila, they’re ready to serve in just a few minutes, hot off the grill. I recommend serving them with slices of La Brea’s Take & Bake French Baguette, toasted straight on the grill, to sop up all that delicious herby and buttery sauce. Boom. Instant crowd pleaser.

Grilled Mussels with Herbed Butter

You won't believe how easy it is to grill mussels, in fact, you might never cook them over the stove again. Simply toss them in a large cast iron pan with some herbs, butter and wine and voila, they're ready to serve in just a few minutes, hot off the grill.

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Heat a large cast iron pan on the grill on medium high heat.
  2. Add 3 tbs butter, and sauté garlic, shallots and chilis until soft, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the clean mussels, wine and a small handful of parsley and thyme.
  4. Toss the mussels and close the grill for about 3-5 minutes or until all the mussels have opened.
  5. Remove any unopened mussels and divide them up into bowls.
  6. Place the remaining 2 tbs of butter into the liquid, season with salt and pepper if necessary, and reduce for about 1-2 minutes.
  7. Pour sauce over the mussels and add a handful of fresh parsley and thyme.
  8. Serve with grilled French bread.

(Photography by HonestlyYUM. This post was created in partnership with La Brea Bakery. All opinions are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that keep HonestlyYUM cooking!!)

Conversation

This looks like summer perfection! And these photos…swoon!

This recipe was so delicious, I loved the spice from the serrano! I didn’t get off to a good start, as over half of my mussels opened on the way home from the store… we debated not eating any, but there were 6 or 7 that were REALLY closed, so I went ahead and made them. Planning to do this recipe again with clams, it was really, really good!

Your pictures and presentation are so beautiful. You inspire me! Doing this table setting and alfresco this weekend!

Best,

Kelly

This feast looks amazing! And I love how quickly it all comes together with simple ingredients. Definitely using this as inspiration for my next outdoor hangout.

These photos are too pretty you guys! What I wouldn’t give for a yard like that..

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