New Zealand Green Lip Mussel Fritters

New Zealand Green Lip Mussel Fritters are a delicious Oceanic cuisine dish that showcases the unique flavor of green lip mussels. These fritters are perfect for a light and flavorful appetizer or a main course.

New Zealand Green Lip Mussel Fritters

Ingredients

  • 500g New Zealand green lip mussels, cooked and shelled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  2. Stir in the beaten eggs and milk to form a smooth batter.
  3. Gently fold in the cooked green lip mussels and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Spoon the mussel batter into the pan to form fritters and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove the fritters from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve the New Zealand Green Lip Mussel Fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
180 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Frying pan Bowl Spatula Measuring cups and spoons Paper towels

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serve the New Zealand Green Lip Mussel Fritters with a side of fresh salad and a squeeze of lemon for a refreshing combination.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce or a sprinkle of smoked paprika to the fritter batter.

Cost

$15