Mussels
Mussels: a seafood product with a distinct flavour and short cooking time, ideal for rice dishes, stews, grilling and snacks.
What it offers and why to use it
Mussels: a seafood product with a distinct flavour and short cooking time, ideal for rice dishes, stews, grilling and snacks. Clean according to the species and cook only what is necessary. Discard any bivalves that are broken or do not open after cooking.
Seafood flavour and texture that can be tender, firm or meaty; overcooking usually makes them tough.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying mussels, ensure they have a guaranteed cold chain, a clean marine odour and a moist appearance, never viscous or ammoniacal. Live bivalves should be closed.
Store
Keep at 4°C or less and use as soon as possible, preferably within 1–2 days. Store separately and defrost in the refrigerator.
Prepare
Clean according to the species and cook only what is necessary. Discard any broken or un-opened bivalves after cooking.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Combine with garlic, parsley, lemon, white wine, rice, pasta, tomatoes, paprika and olive oil.
How to substitute it
If you don't have mussels, you can substitute with another type of seafood or mollusc with a similar texture, adjusting the cooking time.
Recipes with mussels
Udon with mussels red curry and coconut
Pescatarian
Seafood rice with beer in the Thermomix
Thermomix
Sea bream stew with mussels and potatoes
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