Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lb. mussels
  • 2-1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup fresh whole wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1 lemon, grated zest and juice of
  • 1 lime, grated zest and juice of
  • 1 tbsp. snipped fresh chives
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1-1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 lime, grated zest of
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill

Method

  • Scrub the mussels under running water to remove the beards and barnacles.
  • Discard any open mussels.
  • Cook the mussels in the stock for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Drain the mussels, discarding the stock and any mussels that are closed.
  • Break the empty half of the shell from each mussel and discard.
  • Mix together the crumbs, lemon and lime zest and juices, garlic, onion and mayonnaise.
  • Spoon onto the cooked mussels and cook under a medium-hot broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile mix together the dip ingredients.
  • Serve with the hot mussels.