What goes well with baked mussels?
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Serve mussels with…
- Something with Veggies. frisée & lardons. potato & Leek soup. tomato & onion salad. pickled mushrooms. jicama slaw.
- Something Starchy. crusty bread. garlic bread. frites (french fries) roasted fingerling potatoes. over toast.
- Something Saucy. white wine sauce. spicy tomato sauce. horseradish cream. aioli.
Which are better green or black mussels?
Black mussels are well known for their soft and tender texture, while green mussels have a more chewy texture. When it comes to their flavor, as with all ingredients, it comes down to personal preference so neither is “better” compared to the other.
Can I bake frozen mussels?
You can also use frozen mussel meat to make stuffed mussels. Chop the cooked mussel meat and mix with Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, oregano, basil, salt and pepper and then stuff the mussel meat mixture back into the shells. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown.

What starch goes with mussels?
This includes garlic bread and sourdough bread as these give a delightful texture to your mussel dish. However, you can also choose dinner rolls and other types of bread. In fact, other starches such as rice and pasta make great sides as well. Remember, mussels are also great as an ingredient in seafood pasta.
What eats green lipped mussel?

Their hard shell protects them from some would-be predators, but sea stars, crabs and crayfish are all strong enough to access mussel flesh from within the shell. Spat are also at risk of being eaten by fish with strong crushing jaws, such as snapper.
What vegetable goes with mussels?
Vegetables are another great choice for mussels. Mussels and broccoli both have a fresh flavor, making them an excellent pair.
Are mussels good for you?
Mussels are a clean and nutritious source of protein, as well as being a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, zinc and folate, and they exceed the recommended daily intake of selenium, iodine and iron. Mussels are sustainably farmed with no negative impact to the environment.
How do you eat green mussels?
How To Eat Mussels Like The French
- Pick up your first mussel.
- Open it with your fingers and bring it to your mouth.
- Use your teeth and pull out the mussel meat.
- Continue until all your mussels are devoured!
Do I defrost frozen mussels before cooking?
Run warm water over a container of frozen mussels if time is of the essence, however gently thawing them out in the refrigerator yields more tender results. Heat frozen mussel meat in a sauce pan once fully thawed, then eat them as is or add to other recipes, such as spaghetti sauce or soup.