Deep Fried Mussels ( Cozze Fritte Alla Viareggina)
Created by Tisme on April 8, 2023
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 30m
- Recipe #40446
Ingredients
- 1.4 kilogram mussels ( 3 pounds )
- Salt and pepper
- 60 grams plain (all purpose flour) (1/2 cup)
- 2 eggs
- Oil for deep frying
- 1 lemon, to serve
How to Make
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Step 1: Using water wash & scrub the mussels thoroughly and put in a large pan with a pinch of salt and heat in the water that is remaining on the shells for approx 10 minutes until they have opened; (removing each mussel as they open) time will depend on when the shells open.
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Step 2: NOTE: Discard any mussels that do not open.
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Step 3: Remove the mussels from the shells and dip in the flour.
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Step 4: In a bowl beat the egg with a pinch each of salt and pepper added; dip the mussels into the egg; allow excess egg to drain and dip into the flour again.
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Step 5: Heat the oil to 190c/375f.
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Step 6: Drop in the mussels, keeping them apart using a fork, and fry for about 3 minutes until golden.
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Step 7: Drain on absorbent paper towels and serve hot accompanied with a wedge of lemon.