Mussels recipes
The elegance of this black-shelled seafood belies the fact it's a cheap and abundant fruit of the ocean. They steam in minutes - just make sure all the shells open!
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Goan mussels
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You can add any other seafood to this quick aromatic green curry - prawns can go in with the coconut milk and clams with the mussels
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Steamed mussels with cider, spring onions & cream
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Steaming fresh 'moules' make the perfect sharing bowl - flavour with sweet cider, herbs and garlic
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Mussels, white wine & parsley
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British mussels are cheap, sustainable and surprisingly simple to cook. Follow Mary Cadogan’s step-by-step guide to preparing mussels
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Mussels with tomatoes & chilli
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This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter
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Mussels with red onion, cider & crème fraîche
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Mussels are a real treat, but excellent value and sustainable. Serve this simple dish with crusty bread for a special meal for two
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Mussels in red pesto
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Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine
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Mussels in spiced broth
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Creamy coconut broth with plump orange mussels makes an easy but impressive starter for two
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Stuffed mussels
- Ready in 35 mins
A cold weather treat for two, make sure you choose nice big mussels to make it worth the effort
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Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon
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A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips
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Mussels steamed with cider & bacon
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Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends
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Crunchy baked mussels
- Ready in 29 mins
This is a great little dish for entertaining as you can pre-cook and stuff the mussels several hours ahead of serving
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Tagliatelle with mussels & crème fraîche
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A simple-but-special main course, it's meat-free and perfect for a Friday night
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Creamy spiced mussels
- Ready in 35 mins
Expand your seafood horizons - this recipe for mussels is not as difficult as you might think
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Summer fish stew with rouille
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Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two
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Normandy fish stew
- Ready in 40 mins
This fish stew from northern France, sometimes called Marmite Dieppoise, is a great comfort food meal
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Rich paprika seafood bowl
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Eating healthy isn't all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat
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Prawn & mussel pies
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A soupy pie with light pastry and seafood filling - an impressive dish that's easy to put together by Gary Rhodes
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Spiced fish & mussel pie
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A make-ahead mildly spicy alternative to traditional fish pie that makes an ideal casual dinner party dish
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Papillote of seafood
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For the ultimate dîner à deux, dip into Jean-Christophe Novelli's dramatic seafood dish
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Creamy fish & mussel soup
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A healthy fish stew which takes just 30 minutes
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Mussel, bacon & brie tartlets
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These rich tartlets, made with Parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter - perfect for Christmas or New Year
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