Baked Tahong ( Baked Mussel)

Ingr:

2 lbs frozen tahong ( mussel) in half shell
1/2 cup butter, softened
4-6 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano ( Parmesan cheese), grated
1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( plain )
1 Tbsp finely chopped parsley

1. Thaw mussel in the refrigerator then discard the juice.

2. 3. Preheat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

3. Combine softened butter, garlic and parsley in a small bowl.

*** If you want, you can saute the garlic lightly before mixing it with butter and parsley

4. Brush butter-garlic mixture on each mussel, top with parmesan cheese and bread crumbs.

5. Arrange in a baking sheet and bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

*** do not overcook because it will turn dry.

6. Transfer to a serving dish and serve.