Mussels with Coconut Crumb Crust

Grilled mussels topped with a buttery coconut brioche crumb, served with a zesty grapefruit and lychee salsa.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 456 kcals 1824 kcals
Carbohydrates 36.9 grams 147.6 grams
Fat 27.1 grams 108.4 grams
Protein 16.2 grams 64.8 grams
Cook Time
6 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
splash
Tabasco Sauce
to taste
Dairy
15
g
Butter
softened
Fruits
1
piece
Pink Grapefruit
peeled and segmented
1
piece
Lime
juice only
12
piece
Lychees
canned, drained and chopped
GrainsCereals
150
g
Brioche
crumbled
NutsSeeds
100
g
Desiccated Coconut
toasted in a dry frying pan
15
ml
Coriander
fresh, chopped
1
clove
Garlic
crushed to a paste
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Seafood
12
piece
Green Lip Mussels
ready-cooked, bottom half of shell on
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Mix brioche crumbs, coconut, coriander, butter, chilli, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Place mussels open-side up on a baking tray.
  • Cover the mussel flesh completely with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Grill for 5 to 6 minutes until the topping is golden-brown.
  • Combine grapefruit segments, lime juice, chilli, lychees, and Tabasco in a bowl to make the salsa.
  • Serve three mussels per plate with a dollop of salsa.