New Zealand Greenshell Mussels with Macadamia, Chive & Citrus Kelp Crust

Ingredients

• 250 gms (9oz) Macadamia nuts (sliced & toasted)
• 10 gms (0.4oz) Lemon kelp seasoning or substitute with a quality lemon pepper & wakame
• 1 Orange zest (fine) from a single orange
• 6 Chive spears (finely cut)
• 150 gms (5oz) Butter (softened)
• 12 New Zealand Green shell Mussels (1/2 Shell)

Directions

Combine macadamia nuts, lemon kelp seasoning, orange zest and chives in a bowl & mix well, add butter & mix to combine.
Loosen the mussel meat from the shell for ease of service. Top the mussel with the crust, evenly covering the mussel meat.
Toast the crusted mussels under a hot grill (or brake in a hot oven) until the crust is toasted & the mussel is hot (1- 2 minutes). Serve hot on a plate or platter (optional garnish — lemon wedges).