Cheesy Garlic Mussels

Details:

• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Difficulty: Novice
• Serves: 4 people

• 2 Pounds Fresh Mussels
• ½ Cup Butter
• 8 Cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1/2 inch cube Fresh Ginger sliced
• 1 Cup Medium or Sharp White Cheddar Cheese
• ¼ Tsp. Dried Thyme
• ⅛ Tsp. Cayenne Powder
• Ground Black Pepper to taste
• Fresh Parsley minced for garnishing
• *Water for boiling

1. Clean mussels by brushing the outer shell and washing with cold running water. Remove the dark hairy parts!
2. Boil a pot of water with ginger. ( Make sure it's enough water to soak the fresh mussels)
3. Add mussels and boil for one to two minutes.
4. Drain water.
5. Separate the shells of mussels - discard the empty shells.
6. Transfer the mussel meat with shell to a tray lined with lightly greased foil.
7. Any mussels that did not open when boiled, opt to discard them.
8. In a skillet, melt butter over low heat and fry garlic until slightly golden.
9. Turn off the heat and add dried thyme and cayenne powder.
10. Spoon garlic-butter mixture over mussels.
11. Season with ground black pepper.
12. Top with grated cheddar cheese.
13. Bake mussels in a preheated oven of 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and slightly golden.
14. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh parsley.
15. Serve & enjoy!