Mussels are mollusks; they live in the oceans, mainly in shallow water. Mussels are very fond of clean water, coastal stones and inhabit them in abundance. In addition to reproduction in nature, mollusks are grown artificially on special farms. This product contains a huge amount of protein, minerals, vitamins, and also they are not at all high-calorie. Fresh unfrozen mussels are stored all day, so you should know in advance how to cook mussels and choose the right recipe. Before cooking, live mussels are washed in water and all opened shells must be discarded - they are not suitable for food. If after cooking you still have unopened sinks - you can’t eat them either.
How to steam mussels?
Pour water into a large pot and bring it to a boil. Add the juice of one lemon and two hundred milliliters of white wine to the water. Put the mussels in a colander and place in a saucepan, close the lid and cook until cooked, ready to identify by the sinks, they should open. When all the shells open - the mussels are laid out on plates, and top-dress with sauce, garnish with parsley and served with bread, previously grated garlic.
How to cook peeled mussels?
The peeled mussels are thoroughly washed before cooking, placed in boiling salted water and boiled for several minutes, usually about three. This is enough to boil the mollusks, but at the same time do not become rubber.
Mussels baked with a crust
- twenty pieces of mussels;
- fifty grams of butter;
- one clove of garlic;
- chives;
- parsley;
- twenty-five grams of breadcrumbs ;
- twenty five grams of parmesan.
Mussels are divided in half and torn from the sink. Then we put the shells into the mold and put the mussels, butter, previously mixed with garlic and herbs on top. Put under the grill to melt the butter. Then mix the cheese with the crumbs and sprinkle the mussels. Grill for two minutes.
Salad with Mussels and Canned Peas
- two boiled chicken eggs;
- greens;
- one onion;
- two hundred and fifty grams of boiled mussels;
- cucumber;
- can of peas;
- mayonnaise.
Before preparing a salad, look at how to cook mussels correctly. Rub some of the eggs on a fine grater, leave some to decorate the salad. Finely chop the greens. Cut the onion into a small dice. Cucumber shredding straws. We lay the products in layers on the dish, pour mayonnaise on top and decorate with boiled egg slices and sprigs of greenery.
Sea mussels
- one onion;
- one stick of celery;
- a few cloves of garlic;
- olive oil;
- six hundred milliliters of dry white wine;
- four tablespoons of sour cream;
- two kilograms of mussels.
Finely chop onion, celery, garlic and fry in a pan with oil for several minutes. Then add wine and stew. Add sour cream and stew a little more. Then add the mussels and simmer until cooked, put the finished dish on plates and decorate with greens.
Pilaf with mussels
- rice in bags;
- two onions;
- one carrot;
- two hundred and fifty grams of peeled mussels;
- one tomato;
- a spoonful of mayonnaise;
- seasonings and herbs.
Boil rice in salt water, fry finely chopped onions together with grated carrots in oil until golden brown. Then add rice and mussel meat to the vegetables and simmer until tender. At the very end, seasonings and finely chopped greens are added to the pilaf. Chop the tomato finely, mix with mayonnaise, add to the pilaf, cover and let it brew. Serve hot.
Soup with peeled mussels
How to cook mussels without shells? Just like untreated, only the cooking time is halved. That is, if we cook unpeeled mollusks for up to five minutes, then two will be cleaned. For soup, we need:
- boiled peeled mussels and broth;
- green onions;
- garlic;
- a spoonful of chili;
- a spoon of turmeric;
- zest of two oranges;
- three tomatoes;
- cilantro.
Bring the broth with mussels to a boil and add finely chopped onions, garlic, seasonings and shredded tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes. Add cilantro at the end. Serve in soup bowls, previously sprinkled with olive oil.
How much to cook mussels? In fact, this clam is cooked very quickly, the dishes from it are tasty, dietary and healthy. Give it a try! Bon Appetit!