Mussel Skewers on French Bread Barrel

Sautéed mussels rolled in pancetta, skewered, and grilled, served atop hollowed-out baguette barrels filled with an aromatic tomato-basil broth.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 2840.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 45.6 grams 182.4 grams
Fat 40.7 grams 162.8 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
175
g
Mozzarella
Grated
GrainsCereals
1
piece
Baguette
Part baked
Liquids
200
ml
Meat
175
g
Pancetta
Wafer thin slices, cut in half
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
Finely chopped
1
bunch
Basil
Leaves picked
1
1
Black Pepper
To season
Seafood
1
kg
Mussels
Cleaned, scrubbed, and beards removed
Vegetables
2
piece
Shallots
Finely chopped
2
piece
Plum Tomatoes
Skinned, de-seeded, and diced

Steps

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan.
  • Sauté the garlic and shallots for one minute without browning.
  • Add the mussels, half the basil, wine, and pepper to the pan.
  • Cover and cook over high heat for 4 minutes.
  • Remove mussels and strain the cooking liquid through a sieve into a saucepan.
  • Simmer the liquid for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • Add remaining basil and tomatoes and infuse for 8 minutes.
  • Remove mussels from their shells and discard any that did not open.
  • Wrap each mussel in pancetta and thread 10 onto each skewer.
  • Place the skewers on a baking sheet.
  • Cut baguettes into 8cm barrels, hollow out the centers, and bake.
  • Grill the skewers for 2 minutes on each side under medium heat.
  • Top with mozzarella and grill for 1 minute until melted.
  • Place the bread barrels in deep serving dishes.
  • Fill the bread with mussel juice and top with a skewer.