Grilled mussels in a foil packet

• butter↗50г г

  soft

• garlic cloves↗2

  thinly sliced

• shallots↗2

  halved and thinly sliced

• mussels↗1кг кг
• parsley↗1 маленька упаковка

  coarsely chopped

• white wine↗125мл мл
• heavy cream100мл мл
• crusty bread↗

  for serving

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix softened butter with minced garlic and a pinch of salt. Heat the grill until the coals turn white‑gray. On a clean kitchen surface place a sheet of foil about 60 cm long, cover it with another sheet of the same size, and in the middle place a third sheet (≈30 cm), forming a cross. On the center of the foil lay the sliced shallots, then the mussels, drizzle the garlic butter, sprinkle half of the parsley, season to taste and lift the edges of the foil, shaping an oval‑shaped bowl.

2. 2

   Pour the white wine into the prepared foil bowl, close it by twisting the top edge of the foil. Make sure the packet is tightly sealed so the mussels steam; if needed wrap it with another foil sheet. Carefully place the packet on the hot grill coals and cook for 10 minutes. Then gently open the packet and check whether the shells have opened. Be careful – hot steam will escape. Add the cream, cover the packet with a lid (if the grill has one) and cook a few more minutes for the smoky aroma to infuse the dish.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the remaining parsley and serve with warm crusty bread.