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Mediterranean mussels are beloved in Europe (especially Belgium and France) for their sweet flavor and juicy, tender flesh. These mussels are shipped live and fresh with their beards still attached.
Applications: These Mediterranean mussels arrive live with the “beards” still on so they will stay fresh longer. Just prior to cooking the mussels these beards should be pulled off. Do not do this very far in advance, as the mussels will quickly die after the beards are removed.
Sort mussels prior to cooking, removing any with shells that are broken or not closed tight. Test any open shelled mussels for signs of life by pinching the shells closed. If they remain that way after you let go, the mussel is still alive and can be safely eaten.
Scrub the shells thoroughly and steam or grill, pulling individual mussels from the heat as they open. If you remove the mussels from the shell prior to cooking, they can be fried, broiled, sautéed, baked or smoked.
Mussels pair superbly well with white wine, garlic, tomatoes and herbs. A common side dish with mussels in Europe is French fries (perhaps with a spicy aioli).
Handling: Cover with a damp towel and refrigerate up to two days. Do not put in an air-tight container. Extra (still live) mussels can be frozen for up to three months, thawed in the fridge, and used in two days (how to freeze mussels).
Origin: Puget Sound, Washington State.
Season: Mediterranean mussels are best in the summer.
Specifications: Each order of fresh Mediterranean mussels is for a case of 5lbs of live mussels.
Shipping Method: Fedex Overnight. We are unable to ship live Mediterranean mussels to Texas, Louisiana, or Hawaii.
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