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Cheese-Mayo Baked Mussels (Mussels Dynamite)

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Seafood
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delightful seafood appetizer featuring green mussels topped with a creamy cheese-mayo mixture, baked to a perfect golden brown.


Ingredients

  • 12 green mussels on half shells (frozen)
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce (Sriracha)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon tobiko fish roe


Instructions

  1. Set the oven to 350°F (180°C) and preheat.
  2. Rinse the mussels thoroughly, then dry them with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, combine all the remaining ingredients, except for the tobiko fish roe, and mix well.
  4. Lay the mussels on a tray lined with a baking sheet or aluminum foil.
  5. Top each mussel with about 1/2 tablespoon of the cheese-mayo mixture.
  6. Bake the mussels for about 20 minutes, or until the surface turns golden brown.
  7. Remove from the oven, top with some tobiko fish roe, and serve warm.

Notes

For added flavor, experiment with different toppings such as fresh herbs or breadcrumbs.