Mills Bay Bacon Wrapped Mussels
Ingredients
• 2 dozen fresh live mussels
• 1⁄2 cup white wine
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1⁄4 c olive oil
• 1 Tbs sweet chilli sauce
• 8 rashers streaky bacon
• 1 Tbs parsley, finely chopped (to serve)
Method
Steam open the mussels by placing a large pot on a high heat and adding the mussels, wine and garlic. Steam with the lid on for 5 min or until the mussels open.
Take the mussel meat out of the shells and place into a bowl.
Add the paprika, olive oil and sweet chilli sauce to the mussels.
Mix until the mussels are evenly coated.
Lay the bacon out on a chopping board and cut each piece in thirds.
Place a mussel onto each piece and roll, securing with a toothpick.
Cook in a frying pan or on the BBQ on medium heat for 2 min on each side.
Garnish with parsley and serve.
