Vietnamese Grilled Scallion Oil Mussels (Chem Chép Nướng Mỡ Hành)

A square crop of Five Grilled Scallion Oil Mussels (Chem Chép Nướng Mỡ Hành) arranged on a board that looks like a slice of a tree trunk. Fried shallots are strewn on top of the board.

Vietnamese Grilled Scallion Oil Mussels (Chem Chép Nướng Mỡ Hành)

These grilled scallion oil mussels, or chem chép nướng mỡ hành are the epitome of simple yet impressive. There aren't many ingredients, but the whole dish shines — especially if you get a high-quality mussel. Pair these with a cold beer and you're set!

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Asian, Vietnamese

Keyword Seafood

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Calories 336kcal

Ingredients

⅓ cup cooking oil
4 cloves garlic minced
salt to taste
2 bunches scallions finely chopped
2 lb mussels half shelled and cleaned
¼ cup roasted peanuts crushed
¼ cup fried shallots

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add minced garlic, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
Once the garlic is fragrant, add the scallions and cook until they're just wilted but still bright green — about 1-2 minutes. Salt the scallion oil to taste
Heat your grill on high and grill your mussels for 3-5 minutes.
Take your mussels off the grill and top each one with a spoonful of scallion oil.
Sprinkle each mussel with roasted peanuts and fried scallions.

Notes

Note: Nutrition facts are estimated based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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