Baked Mussels with Mayo Crab Topping
Baked Mussels with Mayo Crab Topping
Ingredients
For the Mussels
- 2 pounds half shell mussels, cleaned thoroughly
For the Crab Topping
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 egg white
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon masago
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, optional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for color and flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 475
- 2
Arrange the cleaned half-shell mussels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are stable and won't tip over.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab meat, egg white, and chopped green onions.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, and masago to the bowl with the crab mixture. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Season the crab topping mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, MSG (if using), and paprika. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Spoon a generous amount of the prepared crab topping mixture onto each half-shell mussel, ensuring it is well covered.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Carefully place the baking sheet with the topped mussels into the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475
- 8
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Be cautious as the mussels will be very hot.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Baked Mussels with Mayo Crab Topping
For the Mussels
- 2 pounds half shell mussels, cleaned thoroughly
For the Crab Topping
- 8 ounces imitation crab meat, shredded
- 1 egg white
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon masago
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, optional, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, for color and flavor
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easier cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 475 - 2
Arrange the cleaned half-shell mussels in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Ensure they are stable and won't tip over.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded imitation crab meat, egg white, and chopped green onions.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add the mayonnaise, sriracha, and masago to the bowl with the crab mixture. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Season the crab topping mixture with onion powder, garlic powder, ground black pepper, MSG (if using), and paprika. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Spoon a generous amount of the prepared crab topping mixture onto each half-shell mussel, ensuring it is well covered.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Carefully place the baking sheet with the topped mussels into the preheated oven. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 475 - 8
Remove from the oven and serve immediately. Be cautious as the mussels will be very hot.