Fresh Mussels
Fresh mussels, cleaned and ready to cook. Simple, affordable, and full of flavour.
Mussels are quick and easy to cook. They should take no more than 4–5 minutes once in the pan.
Before cooking
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Check mussels are closed before cooking
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If any are open, tap them firmly. If they don’t close, discard
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Rinse under cold water if needed
IMPORTANT COOKING NOTES
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Do not overcook – mussels go tough
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Do not boil dry
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Do not eat any mussels that stay closed
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Serve immediately once cooked
Simple Recipes
Classic Garlic & White Wine Mussels
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Olive oil or butter
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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100ml white wine
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Fresh parsley
Cook garlic gently, add mussels and wine, cover and steam until open. Finish with parsley and serve with bread.
Creamy Mussels
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Butter
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Garlic
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White wine
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Double cream
Steam mussels with garlic and wine. Remove mussels, add cream to the pan and simmer briefly. Return mussels and serve with chips or crusty bread.
Tomato & Herb Mussels
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Onion
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Garlic
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Chopped tomatoes
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Mixed herbs
Cook onion and garlic, add tomatoes and herbs. Add mussels, cover and steam until open. Ideal with pasta or rice.
Spicy Mussels (Optional Kick)
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Garlic
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Chilli flakes or fresh chilli
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White wine
Add chilli with garlic, then follow the basic method. Simple heat, no fuss.
Storage, Freezing & Nutritional Info
STORAGE (REMINDER)
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Keep refrigerated between 0–4°C
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Best cooked within 24 hours of delivery
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Do not store in airtight containers
ALLERGEN INFORMATION
Contains molluscs.
Prepared in an environment that also handles fish and shellfish.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(Typical values per 100g, raw)
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Energy: ~172 kcal
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Protein: ~24g
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Fat: ~4g
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Saturates: ~1g
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Carbohydrates: ~7g
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Sugars: ~0g
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Salt: ~0.7g
Mussels are naturally high in protein and a source of minerals.