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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.…
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Plus mayo bread, because we can.
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This recipe is also good with clams, shrimp, or any other quick-cooking seafood you’re in the mood for.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mussels steam in the same saucepan as chili-and-fennel-spiced tomato sauce in this effortless supper.
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A super simple red sauce lets the shellfish shine—say that 5 times fast.
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Mussels are quick-cooking, inexpensive, and party-friendly. Avoid these common mistakes, and get them right, every time.
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If you're standing in the frozen foods aisle: RUN!
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This tasty shellfish is easy to find, affordable, sustainable, and easy to prepare--so what are you waiting for?
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We gave you a sneak peek at three photos taken of recipes from Heart of the Artichoke. You voted for your favorite, and now we're ready to reveal the winning recipe: Mussels Mariniere.
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We gave you a sneak peek at three photos taken of recipes from Elizabeth David's cookbook, At Elizabeth David's Table. You voted for your favorite, this light, vibrant mussel soup.
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Today on It's Alive, our very own Brad Leone returns to bust out his patented fermentation moves on our bivalve buddy the mussel, pickling them alongside some leeks and shallots. Perfect for topping a cracker, mixing into pasta, or serving with rice, these pickled mussels pack lots of flavor into a petite package.
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Cooking mussels don't have to be a pain. Try something different for dinner tonight with this simple and flavorful recipe!
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No need to prep everything ahead: Get your chopping in while the fennel cooks. Just keep an eye on the pot!
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Cody Auger, chef/owner of Nimblefish in Portland, Oregon, breaks down 11 whole fish and turns them each into a single piece of nigiri. Watch as he scales, fillets and prepares Red Sea Bream (Tai), Threeline Grunt (Isaki), Golden Eye Snapper (Kinmedai), Young Gizzard Shad (Shinko), Sardine (Iwashi), Horse Mackeral (Aji), Trevally Jack (Shima Aji), Yellow Striped Butterfish (Takabe), Beltfish (Tachiuo), Bigfin Reef Squid (Aori Ika) and Bigeye Tuna (Maguro).
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Join Chris Morocco as he makes baked lunch nachos. Chris relies on some version of these lunch nachos at least once a week as he brainstorms what to feed his two young kids. It’s worth it to commit the formula to memory: a bag of chips, a can of refried beans, maybe some leftover meat or roasted veg from the night before, shredded cheese, and some kind of quickly cooked, spiced veg like cauliflower or brussels sprouts. It’s a lightning-fast lunch (or dinner) that can be tweaked to suit anyone’s preferences.
Read more: The Best Canned Refried Beans for Nachos, Enchiladas, and More
Read more: The Best Canned Refried Beans for Nachos, Enchiladas, and More
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We show you how to make sizzle pan salmon.