Stuffed Mussels Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup cooked rice
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (optional, for a nutty twist)
• 1/4 cup golden raisins (optional, for a touch of sweetness)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fish stock or water