Mussels Au Gratin
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INGREDIENTS 12 mussels
1 egg white
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 slice bacon, chopped
Salt and pepper, to tasteBeat the egg white with water. In a separate bowl, mix the bread crumbs and parsley. Cover and steam mussels in a small amount of water over high heat until open ( 5 to 8 minutes).
Remove mussel meats from shells, reserving half the shells.
Dip mussels in egg, then in bread crumbs. Place mussels back in half shell and drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with chopped bacon.
Arrange each shell on a baking sheet and broil 3 to 4 minutes or until tops are browned. Serve as an appetizer.
Makes 2 servings