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Mussels in Spicy Tomato Broth
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Plus mayo bread, because we can.
Curried Mussels
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Pulling mussels from the shell is a delightfully hands-on way to get your lean protein. The little black shellfish are easy to cook; the only trick is to sort them carefully beforehand. Toss out any cracked shelled mussels, as well as any open ones that don’t close up tight when you squeeze them. The beards are the tough little fibers that help mussels cling to rocks; to remove them, just pinch the hairy fibers with a clean kitchen towel and pull. Don’t do this much before cooking, though, becau.…
Mussels with White Wine
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Spoon some aioli on a piece of toast, dunk it in the broth, and eat it along with the white wine-soaked mussels. Repeat.
Mussels with White Wine
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Customize the flavor profile of the finished dish by stirring some curry powder or Dijon mustard into the cooking liquid. This is part of BA's Best, a collection of our essential recipes.
Steamed Mussels with Small Potatoes and Linguiça
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This recipe is also good with clams, shrimp, or any other quick-cooking seafood you’re in the mood for.
Mussels with Spicy Tomato Oil and Grilled Bread
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Mussels steam in the same saucepan as chili-and-fennel-spiced tomato sauce in this effortless supper.
Steamed Mussels in White Wine
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13 Briny, Saucy, and Simple Mussels Recipes
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Let bivalves be bivalves with these great mussels recipes.
Stuffed Mussels With Pepperoni Rice
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Even though we could devour every last one of these hearty stuffed mussels on our own, we recommend making this feast a group activity. 
Mussels with Fennel and Lovage
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When gooseberries are in season, Redzepi juices them to flavor this dish. Verjus (a tart bottled juice made from unripe grapes) or a combination of white grape juice and cider vinegar make great substitutes.
Steamed Mussels With Fennel and Tarragon
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De Laurentiis uses Peroni, an Italian beer, for this 20-minute dish, but any light-bodied lager will work and make a perfect drink pairing as well.