Mussel Fritters

For 4 Servings 

• 14 mussels  
• 2 eggs  
• 2 tbsp flour  
• 1 tsp baking powder  
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped  
• 2 tbsp basil, fresh, chopped  
• 1/2 tsp salt  
• black pepper, freshly ground  
• butter, for frying ( clarified is best)  

Directions 

1. Lightly steam mussels until they just open. 
2. Remove beards, take from shell and chop roughly (not too fine). 
3. In a bowl, beat the eggs, sift in the flour and baking powder and beat with a fork to combine. 
4. Stir in the mussels, salt, pepper, basil and parsley. 
5. Melt butter over a medium heat. Drop mixture into butter and fry pancake style until golden brown, then flip and cook until golden on other side. 
6. Enjoy