COOKED MUSSEL MEAT

Also available in a 5 lb. size!

MUSSEL CHOWDER (SERVES 4)

1 pack mussel meats (1lb)
1 tablespoon oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 oz celery, chopped
2 strips of bacon, finely chopped
4 medium potatoes, cubed
2 cups fish stock or water
Parsley, chopped, 1 tablespoon
3⁄4 cup cream
Salt & pepper to taste

Preparation

• Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.

• Add the onion, bacon and celery and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

• Add the fish stock or water. Bring to a simmer and add the potatoes.

• Continue simmering for approximately 10 minutes, until the potatoes have cooked and are soft, and the liquid has reduced.

• Add the mussel meats. Return the pan to a simmer and add the parsley and the cream. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer gently until the mussel meats are tender and hot through, then season to taste and serve.

Our all natural Mussel Meats can be used in all kinds of dishes and salads, but here is a great recipe to get started!

Pickled Mussels (4 servings)

Ingredients:

2 packs of Next Wave Seafood all Natural Mussel Meat

2 bay leaves

3 garlic cloves, sliced

6.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

6.5 tbsp white wine vinegar

2 tsp of sweet paprika

 Preparation:

• Put the mussel meat into a microwaveable bowl and heat on maximum for 2 minutes (from frozen), or 1.5 minutes if already thawed.

• Heat the oil in a skillet and add the garlic slices, cooking gently until golden. Add the bay leaves and let cool slightly.

•  Add the paprika and stir in so that is does not burn. Carefully add the vinegar and then pour the mixture over the hot mussels, covering them with the marinade.

•  Let stand a few hours before consuming, so the perfectly pickled flavor infuses the mussels.

•  Salt will not usually be necessary as the mussels have a slight hint of salt from the sea!

  Serving suggestion: As a Spanish “tapas” or appetizer, accompanied by crusty bread to dip into the tasty sauce.