How long should mussels be cooked?
There is always talk about cooking mussels, but you actually don't need any water at all, so it's more accurate to talk about steaming the mussels. A small amount of water or a splash of wine or beer is enough. The mussel juice in the shell is released when they open, and that's sufficient for a deliciously tender mussel! Once all the shells are open, they are ready. This usually takes about 5 minutes.
Quickly check out some of our easy-to-prepare mussel recipes:
COOKED MUSSELS WITH SALICORNIA
INDIAN MUSSELS WITH CREAMY CURRY SAUCE
See the many variations in Recipes.
Mussels in the traditional way
Cook the mussels according to the general recipe. Remove the mussels from their shells. Place 25 half shells on each of the four plates and put a mussel in each shell half. Mix the mayonnaise with the cooled cooking liquid and stir in the chopped herbs. Season the sauce with the Tabasco. Distribute the herb sauce evenly over the mussels.
Mussels like in Normandy
You really don't always have to go to Normandy to live like a God in France. The way they prepare mussels there, you can easily do in your own kitchen. And that's with apple and calvados. Highly recommended to try this yourself.
Cooked mussels with samphire
Cooked mussels with samphire. Have you ever tried that? The soft, creamy, and slightly sweet taste of the mussels combines perfectly with the salty flavor of the samphire. Finish with some coarsely ground black pepper and you have all the beautiful flavors together in one pot.