To enjoy the taste of freshly prepared mussels, you should know that only mussels that are tightly closed and without any defects are suitable for cooking.
After heat treatment, the mussels must open up, otherwise they must be thrown away immediately, because they are not fit for consumption.
Mussels are boiled, stewed, fried, smoked and salted. Mussels go very well with rice, potatoes, cereals, pasta, vegetables and mayonnaise. Mussel soup is very tasty, as are mussel salads.
One of the most common ways of preparing mussels is in a sailor's style - they are stewed with white wine, garlic and lemon. When you cook mussels, they should be eaten immediately.
Cooked mussels cannot be stored, let alone reheated, as there is a risk of poisoning. It is recommended to use sea salt when cooking mussels.
Mussels contain valuable proteins, B vitamins, vitamins D and E, as well as phosphorus and iron. Mussels also contain a lot of zinc, which is why they are considered a natural stimulant for men.
Fresh mussels are boiled for about 7 minutes until they dissolve. Frozen mussels are boiled for about ten minutes. It is very easy to prepare a ratatouille with mussels, which is delicious and aromatic.
We have prepared for your attention this great recipe for mussels without shells.
Ingredients required: 400 grams of mussels without shells, 2 red peppers, 1 zucchini, 1/2 head of cauliflower, 1 stalk of celery, 100 grams of olives, 2 tablespoons of flour, 4 tablespoons of oil, salt and black pepper to taste.
Preparation method: Cut the peppers into cubes, peel and finely chop the zucchini, cut the cauliflower into florets. Finely chop the celery. Fry everything in 2 tablespoons of oil for about ten minutes and let it stew on low heat for 8 minutes.
Roll the mussels in the flour and fry in a separate pan in the remaining oil for about 3 minutes. Add the vegetables and olives, add salt and black pepper to taste and serve.
Mussels with lime sauce have an incredible taste.
Ingredients needed: 400 grams of mussels without shells, 50 grams of butter, 3 sprigs of mint, 1 lime, 1/2 teaspoon of coarse sea salt, 100 grams of soft cream cheese.
Preparation method: Fry the mussels in butter for 2 minutes, finely chop the mint and add to the mussels along with the finely chopped lime. Cook everything for another 3 minutes and add the cheese. Cook the dish for another 5 minutes, stirring constantly and serve. It can be seasoned with lime juice.
If you like mussels, be sure to try our recipes for mussels in shells or mussels with white wine.
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