Mussels au Gratin

Serves 6

2.2 lbs. mussels
3 tbs. breadcrumbs
1 lemon
2 garlic cloves
1 tbs chopped parsley
2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
salt and ground chili pepper, to taste


Preparation

1. Scrub the mussels with a stiff brush. Tear off the beards. Rinse thoroughly under running water and then put the mussels into a pan without water; cover and cook over a medium flame until they open.
2. For the stuffing, in a bowl combine the breadcrumbs, the juice and grated zest of the lemon, salt, chili pepper, the chopped parsley and the juice from the garlic.
3. Put the open mussels on a baking sheet, discard the empty half shells.
4. Spoon the stuffing onto each mussel, and put them under the broiler at 390 degrees F; they are ready when a nice golden crust has formed.