Teriyaki Mussels Recipe
Broiled mussels covered with smelt roe sauce.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water and scrub the shells to remove any debris. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Make the Teriyaki Sauce
In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and sesame oil. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in minced garlic.
- 3
Assemble the Dish
Place the cleaned mussels on a baking sheet, open side up. Add a small amount of the teriyaki sauce into each mussel. Dot with butter and sprinkle with smelt roe.
- 4
Broil the Mussels
Preheat the broiler. Place the baking sheet with the mussels under the broiler and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels are cooked through and the tops are slightly browned.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped green onions and black sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
