New Zealand baked mussels are an amazing appetizer.
These green lipped mussels are typically found in the freezer section of most grocery stores. They come already on the half shell, all you need to do is cook them.
They are healthy and very low calorie, that is until you smother them with mayo, sirachi, lime, sugar and cheese.
These little treasures are abundant off the coast of New Zealand. I make this dish all the time. It is one of our favorite things.
I like to add some flying fish roe as a garnish but that is optional. I love the texture it adds to the bite.
I made this recipe into a video so you can see how easy it is to make them. I hope you do, you will love them!
New Zealand Baked Mussels
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 4 appetizer servings
Calories 155 kcal
Ingredients
- 12 green lipped New Zealand Mussels
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Sirachi +/- to desired heat level
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese shaved or shredded to sprinkle on top
- 2 Tablespoons flying fish roe optional for garnish and texture
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 385 degrees F
- Rinse off the mussels in cold water
- place the mussels in a baking pan
- In a bowl mix together the mayo, sirachi, lime and sugar
- Spoon a teaspoon or so onto each mussel
- sprinkle the tops with some Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 12 minutes
- Remove from oven and plate
- add flying fish roe on top of each mussel if using
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
New Zealand Baked Mussels
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1%
Calcium 7.4%
Iron 0.3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
