IN THE KITCHEN

July 02, 2008 02:13 am

Dip into mussels

Grilled mussels are a great warm-weather twist on the classic steamed variety. Grilling adds a delicate hint of smoke that's a great complement to the mussels' natural brininess. To grill mussels, tuck them between the grates of your grill (or use a grilling basket), and grill just until the mussels open. With a quick dipping sauce (try a mixture of butter, lemon and hot sauce), this is a nice appetizer for a backyard barbecue.

Scripps Howard

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