Mussels Grilled with Zesty Parmesan Cheese Topping - Spicy

Recipe

• 3lbs - Mussels (washed and beards removed)
• 3/4 Stick Butter
• 1 TBS - Garlic Chopped
• 1 - Yellow Onion (diced)
• 1 - Jalapeno (diced)
• 1/2 Cup - Chopped Black Forest Ham
• 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach (chopped)
• 1 TBS - Lemon Zest
• 1 Cup - Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• 1/4 Cup - Parmesan Cheese
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 2 TBS - Lemon Juice

Directions

• Combine butter, garlic, onion, jalapeno, ham and saute' until the onion begins to sweat 3-4 minutes
• Remove from heat, add in spinach, bread crumbs, cheese and thoroughly combine
• Grill or Steam live mussels just until they begin to open
• Open mussels, discarding top shell and cutting bottom abductor mussel
• Top each mussel with a liberal amount of topping
• Grill or Bake mussels just until the top is browned 4-5 minutes (do not overcook) 

Enjoy!