Stuffed mussels are a typical dish of the Italian culinary tradition.

This second course varies depending on the region where it is prepared.

We prepare a typical Versiliese recipe.

STUFFED MUSSELS

INGREDIENTS:

Veal

Mussels

Prawns

Flying squids

Tuna

1 cup of fresh bread crumbs

Bread soaked in milk

1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon chopped parsley

1/2 teaspoon of oregano

1/4  finely chopped garlic

Pepper

Olive oil

Peeled tomatoes

PREPARATION

Heat the oven to 180°. Wash the mussels scraping the shells and rinsing them under the tap. Use the knife to open the shells. Remove internal debris. Mix the bread crumbs, bread soaked in milk, veal, Parmeasan cheese, parsley, oregano and garlic in a bowl. Add tuna, prawns, flying squids and pepper to taste. Arrange the bread crumbs on the mussels with a spoon and pressing lightly, finaly seasoned with peeled tomatoes. Place the mussels on a tray and season with olive oil. Bake for 18 or 20 minutes until the top is golden.

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