Ingredients

  • 9 pounds mussels (fresh)
  • 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup Romano cheese (grated)
  • ¼ cup almond meal
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tomato (optional)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

4 ounce

Carbohydrates

10
g

Protein

29
g

Fat

23
g

Calories

361

Stuffed mussels bring a unique touch to any meal, especially for a low-carb dinner. With fresh mussels, butter, and Romano cheese, this recipe offers a savory topping that pairs beautifully with the briny shellfish. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a dish that’s not only flavorful but also contains only 10 grams of carbs per serving. Whether for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests, these mussels are sure to impress.

Instructions

  1. Steam the mussels until they are opened and drained.
  2. Remove the top shell and place them on a baking sheet (mussel meat side up).
  3. Mix the topping ingredients together and add a dollop on top of each mussel.
  4. Broil until the topping turns golden brown.
  5. Add a spoonful of raw tomato pulp to the top.