Mussel - Wikipedia
WEBMussel (/ ˈmʌsəl /) is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.
35 Mussels Recipes That Are Quick, Easy, and Elegant - Epicurious
WEBAug 10, 2020 · It's time to mussel up! The quick-cooking shellfish is prime for an elegant but truly no-fuss meal.
Mussel | Mollusk Adaptation & Benefits | Britannica
WEBSep 18, 2024 · Mussel, any of numerous bivalve mollusks belonging to the marine family Mytilidae and to the freshwater family Unionidae. Worldwide in distribution, they are most common in cool seas. Freshwater mussels, also known as naiads, include about 1,000 known species inhabiting streams, lakes, and ponds.
How to cook Mussels with Garlic White Wine Sauce
WEBJul 23, 2019 · How to cook mussels in a simple, yet utterly delicious way – steamed in a garlic white wine lemon sauce! It’s quick, easy and the best part is mopping up the incredible sauce with crusty bread!
How to Buy, Store and Cook Mussels the Right Way - Allrecipes
WEBOct 22, 2023 · Mussels are a type of bivalve mollusk, in the same family as clams, oysters, and scallops. And like all those, they are a saltwater species, growing in habitats all along the Atlantic coast spanning from Virginia up to the Arctic. Mussel Recipes That Make Impressive Weeknight Meals.
32 Mussel Recipes for Magnificent Meals - Food & Wine
WEBJun 24, 2023 · Affordable, quick to cook, and delicious, these Food & Wine recipes for mussels include angel hair pasta with seafood, moules frites, pancetta-wrapped mussels, pickled mussels, and many more.
Mussels: The Filter Feeders of the Ocean - Ocean Info
WEBMussels are filter feeders, meaning they filter small food particles from the water. They use their gills to filter out phytoplankton, algae, and small detritus particles. Some species are also able to filter out small aquatic animals, such as zooplankton.
Steamed Mussels With Garlic and Parsley - NYT Cooking
WEBSteamed Mussels With Garlic and Parsley. This is absolutely the simplest way to cook mussels, and perhaps the most satisfying. A big pot of them makes an easy, festive dinner any night of the...
Maine Seafood Guide - Mussels - Mussels - Maine Sea Grant
WEBWild mussels are harvested by hand with a rake or from a boat with a drag (sometimes called a dredge). Mussels are also raised via aquaculture, either by “seeding” young mussels on ropes suspended from rafts, or on the ocean bottom. See the vessel and gear guide for more information.
How to Cook Mussels - Fulton Fish Market
WEBMussels are a type of mollusk -- a shelled seafood delicacy related to clams and oysters. Mussels live in both freshwater and saltwater. The mussel’s shell is made up of three layers, the outermost layer varying widely in color depending on the type of mussel.