What Are Mussels and How Can I Use Them?
Mussels is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store them, what to substitute, and 105 recipes to get you started.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85g)Where found
Mussels are usually found in the meats section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Mussels are a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do mussels weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 3 ounce | 85 grams |
Related
Finfish and Shellfish Products
| In Chinese: | 贻贝 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | moules | |
| en español: | mejillones |
Recipes using mussels
There are 105 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Spicy Steamed Mussels
The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.
Master Seafood Risotto
Italian seafood risotto layered with shrimp, scallops, squid, mussels, and clams in a white wine garlic broth. Finished with bright gremolata and fresh herbs for a restaurant-worthy showstopper.
Risotto with Seafood & Dill
A succulent seafood dish made with shrimp, mussels, clams and white wine.
Menai Pride Mussels
Menai Pride mussels pate baked in a bain-marie with herring roe, brandy, double cream, and egg yolks. A traditional Welsh seafood starter served with toast fingers.
Mussel & Bacon Soup (Marguerite Patten)
Mussel and bacon soup in a tomato-basil broth with celery and onion. A classic British shellfish soup inspired by Marguerite Patten, ready in under 40 minutes.
Pate Cregyn Gleision Mucai (Menai Pride Mussels)
Welsh mussel pate with herring roe, brandy, cream, and dill, baked in a bain-marie until set. A rich, briny seafood starter from the Menai Strait served on toast fingers.
Shellfish Gazpacho
Chilled shellfish gazpacho with shrimp, scallops, clams, and mussels served in roasted pepper halves with cucumber-tomato broth and olive oil croutons. A stunning cold summer seafood soup.
Chipotle Mussels with Orange Mayonnaise
Steamed mussels in a smoky chipotle-garlic broth with orange juice, topped with a homemade orange mayonnaise and fresh cilantro. An elegant seafood dish ready in 35 minutes.
Quiche Kenepuru
Quiche Kenepuru: a New Zealand-style mussel quiche with onion, cheese, cream, and marjoram in flaky pastry. Coastal Kiwi cooking at its most iconic.
Mussels Oregano
Mussels oregano: steamed mussels on the half-shell topped with a garlic-butter oregano bread crumb crust, baked and broiled until crisp. Italian American steakhouse classic for starters at home.
Midia Appetizer
Midia is a Turkish-style mussel and rice appetizer with pine nuts, currants, cinnamon, and allspice. Cooked in olive oil and served at room temperature with fresh lemon.
Steamed Mussels with Tomato Sauce & Feta
Mussels steamed over a simmering tomato-white wine sauce with oregano and red pepper flakes, served on pasta and topped with crumbled feta cheese. A Greek-inspired seafood pasta dinner for two.
Scallops & Mussels with Mustard Vinaigrette
Bay scallops and steamed mussels tossed in a from-scratch Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over asparagus and Boston lettuce. An elegant seafood appetizer or light main.
Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes
Mussels steamed in saffron-scented white wine, finished with a silky cream sauce and a splash of Pineau des Charentes. An elegant French bistro stew ready in 40 minutes.
Yum Hoi Mang-Pu - Thai Mussel Salad.
Yum Hoi Mang-Pu, a Thai mussel salad tossed with lemongrass, shallots, fresh mint, fiery bird's-eye chilies, lime juice, and fish sauce. Crisp, fiery, and sour, served over lettuce as a starter.
Billi Bi
Billi Bi, the classic French cream of mussel soup with white wine, shallots, heavy cream, egg yolk, and hollandaise. An elegant, velvety bisque served hot or chilled.
Quick & Easy Cream of Mussel Soup
Cream of mussel soup is a classic Irish-style chowder built on a butter-flour roux and mussel liquor, finished with single cream. Briny, silky, and ready in 30 minutes.
Steamed Mussels with Creamy Fish Filling
Steamed mussels topped with a Thai-spiced fish mousse of ginger, lemongrass, shrimp paste, and basil. An elegant bamboo-steamer appetizer for a Southeast Asian dinner.
Scallops & Mussels with Vinaigrette
Scallops and mussels with Dijon mustard vinaigrette, served over al dente asparagus on a bed of Boston lettuce. Lemon-marinated bay scallops and steamed mussels in a herb-rich dressing.
Mussels Steamed with Lemon Grass & Chile De Arbol
Steamed mussels in a lemongrass, chile de arbol, and white wine broth with napa cabbage, clam juice, and lime. A Thai-meets-French seafood bowl finished with fresh cilantro.
Fried Mussels
Greek-style fried mussels marinated in ouzo then dipped in a crispy beer and Parmesan batter with yogurt. A crunchy, briny appetizer straight from the Aegean coast.
Mussel& Saffron Soup
Mussel and saffron soup with fresh mussels steamed in white wine, simmered in a leek, garlic, and fenugreek broth tinted golden with saffron and finished with cream.
Stuffed Baked Mussels
Stuffed baked mussels on the half shell topped with reduced tomato sauce, chiffonade basil, and crisp breadcrumbs. Restaurant-style Italian appetizer in under an hour.
Grilled Mussels with Hot Fish Sauce
Broiled mussels with a spicy Southeast Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, garlic, chili peppers, lemon, and sugar. Simple, bold, and ready in minutes.
Grilled Mussels with Hot Bean Sauce
Broiled mussels served with a spicy Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, lemon, garlic, chili peppers, and sugar. A fast, no-fuss appetizer ready in 30 minutes.
