New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels with Macadamia, Chive & Citrus Kelp Crust
Serves 4
Ingredients
| 12 | New Zealand Greenshell Mussels - half shell |
| 250gms (9oz) | Macadamia nuts (sliced & toasted) |
| 10gms (0.4oz) | Lemon kelp seasoning or substitute with a quality lemon pepper & wakame |
| 1 | Orange zest (fine) from a single orange |
| 6 | Chive spears (finely cut) |
| 150gms (5oz) | Butter (softened) |
Method
- Combine macadamia nuts, lemon kelp seasoning, orange zest and chives in a bowl & mix well, add butter & mix to combine.
- Loosen the mussel meat from the shell for ease of service. Top the mussel with the crust, evenly covering the mussel meat.
- Toast the crusted mussels under a hot grill (or bake in a hot oven) until the crust is toasted & the mussel is hot (1-2 minutes). Serve hot on a plate or platter (optional garnish - lemon wedges