Mussel casserole with zucchini
The very name of the dish – “Mussels with zucchini” already promises something unbelievable. Union “land and sea” baked on the grill without participation vegetable oil! Mussels are soaked in the delicate sweetness of the flesh zucchini, covered with crispy cheese crust.
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Mussel and zucchini casserole
Mussels contain a lot of protein. Moreover, they are much ahead of the fish and beef by its quantity. The presence of phosphorus in the clam meat, iron and mineral salts gave mussels a reputation Natural Viagra. They are stewed, canned, fried and boiled. But casserole of mussels and zucchini – an interesting option vegetables and seafood.
To cook a casserole of mussels and zucchini you would need:
- Zucchini (in peeled form) – 300-400g. That is, without seeds and peels.
- Mussels (boiled) – 300g. If you buy frozen product, then keep in mind that shellfish meat will lose in weight.
- Tomatoes – 1 pc.
- Garlic – 1 clove.
- Parsley – 3 tablespoons shredded greens.
- Onion (sweet) – 1 small onion.
- Sour cream – 100g.
- Egg – 2pcs.
- Cheese – 70g.
- To taste salt and a little sugar.
- Soy sauce – 1 tsp.
The best combination of seafood is zucchini. Pulp this variety fell in love with a special tenderness and richness of taste. If you don’t like the taste of soy in seafood, use balsamic vinegar.
You can cook mussels with zucchini So:
Salt boiling water, pour in a balsamic bite or soy sauce. Immerse the mussels. Boil for 2-3 minutes, not more. After all, they grilling is still to be done.
Cut zucchini into small and even slices. Sprinkle with salt and sugar. Vegetables immediately begin to secrete juice. Over time drain the liquid. You do not need to squeeze zucchini. The juice left in them needed for baking. In close association with other ingredients, he will give juiciness to mussel meat.
Cut onions and tomatoes into small pieces, mix with parsley, zucchini.
Put vegetables and mussels in a baking dish. No oil no need to pour. Products will be prepared in their own juice.
Turn on the grill. If using the grill in the oven, put the mold to the very bottom, so that the future casserole does not burn, but is baked. Look at the vegetables. Stir the mass 2-3 times so that everything warmed up evenly. Usually, this process takes 20-25 minutes.
Once the zucchini is ready, take out the mold and fill top with a mixture of cheese, eggs and sour cream.
Send the mussels with zucchini for final baking again in grill. The mussel and zucchini casserole is browned very quickly, so do not miss the important point.
Tasty ideas
By this method, you can cook not only zucchini. Interesting union of clam meat with eggplant. If you like it a combination of seafood and vegetables, try cabbage sauerkraut with squid. Original first course!
