Fresh Green Mussels

Live fresh green mussels (Perna viridis) harvested from pristine coastal aquaculture farms, delivered alive to guarantee peak freshness and flavor. Each mussel features a vibrant emerald-green to teal-colored shell with plump, succulent orange-hued meat inside. The flesh is sweet, briny, and remarkably tender with a delicate oceanic aroma. Green mussels are celebrated worldwide for their exceptional nutritional value packed with omega-3 fatty acids, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and high-quality lean protein. They require minimal cooking time and adapt beautifully to steaming, grilling, baking, and classic preparations like moules-mariniere or Thai coconut curry.

Features

• Live harvest guarantee mussels arrive alive with tightly closed shells
• Vibrant green-teal shells indicate freshness and premium aquaculture origin
• Plump orange-hued meat that is sweet, briny, and exceptionally tender
• Nutritional powerhouse: rich in omega-3, iron, zinc, B12, and lean protein
• Cooks in minutes steam, grill, bake, or simmer in soups and curries
• Sustainable aquaculture farmed with eco-friendly practices

Cooking & Application Scenarios

[Classic Steamed] Steam in white wine-garlic-shallot-leth butter broth for 4-5 minutes until shells open, discard any that remain closed, garnish with parsley and crusty bread; [Thai Curry] Simmer in coconut milk-curry paste-kaffir lime leaf broth for 5-6 minutes, serve over jasmine rice; [Grilled] Toss in olive oil and herbs, grill over high heat 3-4 minutes shell-side down until opened; [Baked] Arrange on baking dish, top with tomato-feta-olive mixture, bake at 200 C/400 F for 10-12 minutes.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate at 0-4 C immediately upon receipt. Best consumed same day, maximum 48 hours. Store loosely covered with damp paper towel never seal live mussels in airtight container as they need to breathe. Discard any mussels with broken shells or those that do not close when tapped before cooking.