How to store fresh mussels:
Once at home, remove the mussels from the mesh bag they have been purchased in and place in a large container. Cover the mussels with damp paper towel.
Never store mussels in water; this will destroy them and make them unsafe to consume.
Drain any water that collects at the bottom of the container every day and then cover with a freshly ampened paper towel. Consume mussels within 2 days of purchase for the best results.
How to buy fresh mussels:
Fresh mussels should be heavy for their size; this means that they still contains plenty of seawater. The shell should look wet or somewhat glossy rather than dry and chalky.
They should smell like the sea. If the mussels are past their prime, they will have a deeply unpleasant, funky odour. The shells should be closed. Some mussels might be slightly opened. If you gently squeeze the mussel closed and it remains closed after you release the pressure, the mussel is safe to proceed in the cooking process.
Savour the exquisite flavours of Moules Martini with white wine and garlic, indulge in rich and creamy Masala Coconut Curry Mussels, or delight your taste buds with a zesty Spanish twist in the form of Chorizo and Tomato-Infused Mussel.
Mussels Steamed in a Curry Maple Cream
Indulge in muscles cooked in rich curry and maple cream. Click here to read the full recipe.
Iberian Mussels with Chorizo and White Wine
Muscles cooked to perfection with chorizo and white wine will delight your tastebuds! Click here to read the full recipe.
Mussels Martini
You don’t need a martini glass for this delicious meal! Click here for to read the full recipe.
