Baked Mussels with Tomato, Parmesan and Basil

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      35 min

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The Sun-Soaked Plate: 20 staple Mediterranean ingredients, endless flavours

By Marc Fosh

Published 2026

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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas mark 4.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over a low-medium heat, add the onion and garlic and sweat until softened, about 2–3 minutes. Add the paprika, lemon juice, dry white wine and mussels (ensuring they are all tightly closed), cove