Mussel Fritters

Kiwi Kathy's Note:

I found this recipe on the Geocities Website. Whipped it up for lunch today and these fritters are devine. Light and tasty and they go down a treat. The recipe notes that Basil is the secret ingredient in this recipe.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 6.0 fritters

• 14 mussels
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
• 2 tablespoons basil , fresh, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• black pepper , freshly ground
• butter , for frying (clarified is best)

Directions:

1. Lightly steam mussels until they just open.
2. Remove beards, take from shell and chop roughly. (Not too fine).
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, Sift in the flour and baking powder and beat with a fork to combine.
4. Stir in the mussels, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
5. Melt butter over a medium heat. Drop mixture into butter and fry pancake style until golden brown, then flip and cook until golden on other side.
6. Enjoy!

Reviews

[susie cooks]

I have never had these before and they are delicious! So easy to make and very inexpensive! I will definitely be making these often. Made for Aussie swap #34.

[Mecnic]

From one Kiwi to another, aren't they so simple and yet so wonderful. Thanks for putting the recipe on this site. Mecnic

[mersaydees]

These are such a surprise and a fabulous brunch item! Not at all what I thought! Even picky DH kept talking about them 24 hours later, "you know, those mussel patties are really cool!" This from a man who normally won't eat a mussel! He said they looked delicious and couldn't resist! Made as directed, except I made 4 versus 6. Would definitely make 6 next time. Great flavors, and all I served them with were slices of lemon. Thanks, Kiwi Kathy! Made for Aussie New Zealand Recipe Swap.