Recipes from the World of Tolkien by Robert Tuesley Anderson

Author:Robert Tuesley Anderson
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: Octopus
Published: 2020-08-05T00:00:00+00:00

GREY HAVENS GARLICKY GRILLED MUSSELS

When buying mussels, look for ones with tightly closed shells that feel heavy. Store them loosely wrapped rather than in a sealed container so that they can breathe – they’re best eaten the same day you buy them.

The sea plays little role in the largely landlocked tales of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Thus, when it finally makes an appearance at the end of The Return of the King, with the departure of the Ring-bearers, including Frodo, from the Grey Havens over the Sundering Sea, it has all the more emotive power. It is as if all our horizons have suddenly opened, dazzling and wide. We might imagine this dish as the meal enjoyed by the party of Elves, Hobbits and the Wizard as they bade farewell to Middle-earth.

SERVES FOUR

PREP AND COOK 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

50g butter

2 shallots, chopped

3 garlic cloves, chopped

125ml dry white wine

625g mussels, debearded and scrubbed

50g coarse breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 Melt the butter in a large saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook the shallots and 2 of the garlic cloves for 5–6 minutes, until softened. Add the wine and bring to the boil.

2 Add the mussels to the pan, discarding any that won’t close when sharply tapped, then cover and simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until the shells are opened. Discard any that remain closed. Set aside.

3 Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl with the parsley, remaining garlic, lemon zest, Parmesan and oil and mix well.

4 Discard the empty half-shell from each mussel and arrange the mussels in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

5 Spoon the breadcrumb mixture neatly over the mussels and slide under a preheated medium grill, for 2–3 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are crisp and golden.

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