Title: Baked Stuffed Mussels
Categories: Appetizer Shellfish
Yield: 4 Servings

1 1/2	lb	Mussels
2 1/2	c	Chicken stock
1	c	Fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
		Grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
		Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1	tb	Snipped fresh chives
2		Garlic cloves, crushed
1/2		Red onion, finely chopped
2	tb	Mayonnaise
DIP
1 1/2	c	Sour cream
2		Garlic cloves, crushed
		Grated zest of 1 lime
1	tb	Chopped fresh dill

Scrub the mussels under running water to remove the "beards" and barnacles. Discard any open mussels. Cook the mussels in the stock for 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the mussels, discarding the stock and any mussels that are closed. Break the empty half of the shell from each mussel and discard.

Mix together the crumbs, lemon and lime zest and juices, garlic, onion and mayonnaise. Spoon onto the cooked mussels, and cook under a medium-hot broiler for 3 to 4 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together the dip ingredients. Serve with the hot mussels.

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