7252 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

1/2

0 saved

4

10

Mussels!

Anyone here enjoy mussels?! #whatieatinaday #lemon8challenge

2024/2/21 Edited to

Mussels, a type of shellfish, are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Rich in protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential vitamins and minerals, mussels are a healthy addition to any diet. When it comes to cooking mussels, options abound: they can be steamed, baked, or incorporated into various dishes like pasta or chowders. To ensure freshness, always purchase mussels that are alive, indicated by closed shells. Before cooking, rinse them thoroughly to remove any sand or debris. Popular flavors to pair with mussels include garlic, white wine, and parsley, which complement their briny taste beautifully. Mussels also offer a sustainable seafood option, making them an environmentally friendly choice for conscious eaters. They require minimal feed and contribute positively to their ecosystems. Engaging in mussel farming has become an important practice in various coastal areas, helping to support local economies. So, whether you're a lifelong fan or trying mussels for the first time, these delectable shellfish are sure to please your palate and nourish your body. Dive into the world of mussels today!

Related posts

A vibrant close-up of a seafood boil featuring corn on the cob, shrimp, red potatoes, crawfish, and sliced andouille sausage, all generously seasoned with Old Bay. The image is titled 'Seafood Boil' and highlights the key ingredients.

✨✨Ingredients✨✨ -1 lbs Raw Shrimp (shell on) -1 lbs Crawfish -2 lbs Andouille Sausage (sliced) -4 Baby Red Potatoes (halves) -1 Beer -2 lemons (wedges) -Bay Leaves -1/2 cup Old Bay Seasoning (1/4 broth, 1/4 butter sauce) -1/2 cup Cajun Seasoning -Minced Garlic -Black Pepper -Smoked P

7436 likes

A collage of Italian-themed paintings, including blue mussels, a beach scene with a lemon, tomatoes, lemon trees, and watermelon slices. Yellow text overlays read "Art Tour: ITALY!" and "SWIPE."

A sketchbook drawing featuring yellow lemons with green leaves intertwined with blue and white patterned Italian tiles. The text states lemons and tiles are a vital part of Italian foods.

A painting of a slice of tiramisu on a white plate with pink floral accents, set against a red and white checkered tablecloth. The text notes tiramisu was invented in the late 1960s/early 1970s.

Art Tour: Italy 🇮🇹 ✨

Today’s art tour is a collection of both drawings and paintings inspired by the beautiful country of Italy! 🇮🇹 Materials: - Strathmore sketchbook 5.5” x 8.5” size 📕 - Pilot precise V5 rolling ball pens 🖊️ - Canson Mixed Media paper - Acrylic paints 🎨 I wanted to paint and draw some of

328 likes

Mussels in a creamy sauce

#mussels #seafood #food #dinner #recipes

347 likes

Jerk Seafood Boil 🦀🔥

Hey yall ya girl back wit a banger🥵 For my people who eat seafood or arepescatarian this is the perfect dinner or lunch for you!🥰 I’m not going to lie…This is my very first time making a seafood boil and what can I say this meal is a 10 out of 10 baby five star⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ top-tier I do not play🤭!

4307 likes

Seafood Boil Ramen 😍

Seafood Boil Ramen 😍 Ingredients: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 packs of ramen noodles 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, crab legs, mussels) 1 corn on the cob, cut into rounds 2 sausages, sliced (optional) 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning 1 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ginger, m

926 likes

Shrimp and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce with Gar

Ingredients📝 For the Shellfish: 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and shucked 1 lb. fresh mussels, cleaned and de-beared 2 tbsp. olive oil 3 tbsp. butter 5 cloves minced garlic 1 1/2 cup dry white wine (or seafood stock) 1 cup heavy cream 1 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp.

18 likes

DYNAMITE MUSSELS

baked dynamite mussels are always on my mind 🦪🌶️ #mussels #bakedmussels #musselrecipe #dynamitemussels #appetizerideas @

25 likes

✨White Wine Garlic Butter Mussels✨

Ingredients 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 3 tbsp butter 2 shallots, finely diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional but recommended) Fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper Juice of 1/2 lemon Crusty bread for servi

9 likes

Mussels in Garlic Butter Sace ✨

Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce Fresh mussels cooked in a rich, fragrant sauce made with butter, garlic, and herbs — a simple yet delicious seafood dish. หอยแมลงภู่ในซอสกระเทียมเนย หอยแมลงภู่สดปรุงในซอสหอมมันจากเนยและกระเทียม เติมกลิ่นสมุนไพรเล็กน้อย เป็นเมนูทะเลที่เรียบง่ายแต่รสชาติเยี่ยม Lond

2 likes

Having A Hot Meal On The Stove Is A Must For me😌 @Bloom Nutrition #bloomnupartner #mussels #seafoodlover #seafood #dinnerideas

224 likes

A flat lay shows an acrylic painting of blue mussels on paper, surrounded by an artist's palette, a paintbrush, and tubes of blue acrylic paint. The title "Painting of the Day: Blue Mussels" is overlaid.

A flat lay displays art materials including tubes of acrylic paint in various blues, a paintbrush, and a palette with mixed paints. Text labels "Materials:", "Acrylic paints", and "Paintbrush" are present.

An acrylic painting of blue mussels on white paper is shown from above, with a blue-handled paintbrush resting beside it. The image is titled "The Painting:".

Painting of the Day: Blue Mussels 💙

Today’s painting of the day is of blue mussels! 💙 Materials: - Strathmore craft paper cut into 4” x 6” size ✂️ - Acrylic paint colors: Titanium white, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, and Prussian blue 🎨 - Paintbrush 🖌️ My content is usually drawings from my sketchbook but I wanted to share

221 likes

I forgot to mention I squeezed a little lemon in it too! #snacks #mussels #quickrecipes #easyrecipes

318 likes

Homemade seafood boil🦀🦞🦐🍤

Sure, here's a simple recipe for a homemade seafood boil with corn and potatoes: ### Ingredients: - 2 pounds of shrimp (peeled and deveined) - 1 pound of crab legs - 1 pound of mussels or clams (cleaned) - 4 ears of corn (cut into thirds) - 1 pound of baby potatoes - 1 pound of smoked

3561 likes

Mussels!! Recipe, delicious with garlic

#mussels #Recipe #steamed mussels #healthyrecipes

17 likes

let’s make my japanese inspired herb sake mussels 😍 if you need a new mussel recipe this is it

110 likes

Pasta & Mussels fra diavolo

#seafood #pasta #mukbang #eatingshow #foodiejudy

338 likes

Seafood lovers where you at 🍤🔥

Get ready for a flavor explosion with this mouthwatering oven-baked seafood boil! Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish is packed with shrimp, crab legs, mussels, and bold spices. Here’s how to make it: Ingredients: - 1 lb shrimp (peeled & deveined) - 1 lb crab legs - 1 lb

92 likes

Love a good seafood dinner. Mussels with butter and hot sauce. & I steamed some easy peel shrimp from Foodlion. So simple, So good! #mussels #shrimp #foodie #lemon8challenge

40 likes

Easy Baked New Zealand Mussels

Ingredients needed: •New Zealand green mussels 🐚 •Shrimp 🦐 •Crab meat 🦀 •Green onion 🌱 •Onion 🧅 •Chili 🌶️ •Momoya kimchee base •Mayonnaise •Optional for choice of seasonings such as onion powder, garlic powder Bake 375°F 20min Measure with love and your heart 🙂‍↔️❤️ NOTE: G

11 likes

#whatieat latitude seafood co

4 likes

#happyhourvibes #floridakeys #seafood

6 likes

Best mussels yaki I have made to date! Made them a little more spicy #followme #homecook #DELICIOUS

8 likes

Garlic butter mussels 🧄 🧈 😋

#emergingcreator #musselsrecipe #fypシ Y'all these are super quick and easy to prepare. Great as an appetizer or meal! 🔥 Ingredients (Serves 2–4) 2 lb (900 g) fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp olive oil 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 small shallot, finely dice

11 likes

✨Seafood Casserole the Dominican Way 😉✨

Ingredients 💫 🦐 Shrimp 🦑 Squid 🐙 Octopus 🐚 Mussels 🦀 Crab Meat 🐟 Tilapia Garlic powder Onion powder Oregano Paprika Adobo Seasoning Chicken bouillon cube Salt & Pepper Old Bay Red Onion Red Bell Pepper Garlic cloves Tomatoes 🍅 2 cans of coconut milk Heavy Cr

543 likes

Shrimp and mussels in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, seasoned with black pepper and fresh parsley, served in a white bowl.

Shrimps and Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce

✅Ingredients 👇👇👇 Shrimp: 500 grams, peeled and deveined Mussels: 500 grams, cleaned and debearded Garlic: 4 cloves, minced Heavy cream: 1 cup (240 ml) White wine: 1/2 cup (120 ml) Fresh parsley: 1/4 cup, chopped Lemon: 1, juiced and zested Butter: 2 tablespoons Salt and pepper: to taste

13 likes

A fork lifts a cheesy, gooey portion of baked seafood mac and cheese from a casserole dish. The golden-brown dish is topped with melted cheese, herbs, and visible shrimp, highlighting its rich texture.

Seafood Mac and Cheese Recipe 😍❤️‍🔥

Seafood Mac and Cheese🤤💦 This Seafood Mac and Cheese recipe is made with crab, shrimp, and macaroni pasta. This is the perfect, simple cheesy casserole to add to any spread. Add Old Bay Seasoning for an additional kick of flavor! What Type of Seafood to Use I love to use shrimp and jum

872 likes

Mussels soup/garlic butter pasta

Home Recipe Home Recipe mussels/pasta Occasion & Servings:dinner for 6 Detailed Steps:boil your pasta Make your base with broth, (4)1/2 #fyp #cooking #pasta #dinnerideas #wlw butter, garlic, onions, seafood seasoning, pink salt, pepper, and parsley Additional tips/notes: dont

22 likes

A black bowl filled with mussels in a vibrant red sauce. Many mussels are open, revealing their light-colored interiors, while others remain closed, all coated in the rich sauce.

11 likes

Garlic & Parmesan cheese Mussels

👩🏻 Home Recipe 🍳 Occasion & Servings: Brunch ,Girls night, Quick Snack Ingredient 1 & Portion: ▢ 400 g green-lipped mussels ▢ ½ cup cheddar cheese (I like to use old cheddar or smoked cheddar) Ingredient 2 & Portion: Garlic Cream Cheese ▢ 1 ¼ tablespoons garlic (finely chopped, app

165 likes

Seafood Boil🧑‍🍳

Rarely make seafood boils but this batch came out pretty nice 😋 Included in boil: ✨Eggs ✨Lobster ✨Potatoes ✨Sausages ✨Corn on the Cob ✨Crab Legs ✨Shrimp ✨Mussels ✨Garlic Butter ✨Old Bay Seasoning ✨Paprika ✨Black Pepper ✨Hot Sauce ✨Seafood Boil Seasoning Packet ⭐️Overall rating:

140 likes

STEAMED MUSSELS IN BUTTER SAUCE

🦪🧄 Steamed Mussels in Garlic Butter Sauce 🍋 A rich, buttery seafood classic bursting with garlic, herbs, and coastal flavor! Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 20 minutes Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 3 tbsp butter 4 cl

0 likes

White Wine Mussel Parmesan Pasta 🍝 🧀🦪

One of my comfort food is a seafood pasta, it makes everything better. I could eat 5 of these! Ingredients Flat Pasta White wine of choice Bell pepper Tomatoes Salt Black pepper Garlic Ginger Creole seasoning Slap ya mama Olive oil Rosemary Lemon Cream Parmesan chees

37 likes

🔥 Sizzle & Slurp: Exotic Noodle Feast!

This dish, a Caribbean-Asian seafood noodle soup, beautifully marries rich flavors and diverse textures for an enticing culinary experience. Here’s how you can make it: Ingredients - Coconut Milk: 1 can (13.5 oz) for creaminess - Curry Powder: 1 tablespoon for warmth - Jamaican Allspice: 1 te

15 likes

EASY Steamed Mussels w Garlic Butter White Wine

My elder daughter loves ordering mussel pots at restaurants, so when I spotted 2lbs of mussels for just $2.99 at the supermarket, I knew I had to make my own. This homemade mussel “pot” cost under $4 and took me less than 10 minutes to make. With the nutrient profile mussels offer, making this is a

14 likes

How To Eat Mussels

Moules frites (mussels and fries) is a national dish of Belgium. #moulesfrites #mussels #belgium #eatingmussels #shellfish Café Georgette

8 likes

Mussels and corn on the cob Mukbang

#healthymukbang #mukbang #healthyhabits #mussels #fyplemon8

28 likes

Fettuccine with Mussels

#homemade #yummyrecipes #food #Recipe #fettuccine

81 likes

A close-up of jumbo shrimp and mussels in a creamy butter garlic sauce, cooking in a pan. The seafood is garnished with green herbs, showcasing a rich meal.

Jumbo shrimp and mussels in a creamy butter garlic sauce! Sooooo good ! 🤤 Overall rating: 10/10 recommend! #seafoodideas #seafoodrecipes #foodieoflemon8 #homecookedmeals #cozyhome

171 likes

A hand holds a can of Trader Joe's Lightly Smoked Mussels in Extra Virgin Olive Oil. An overlay asks, 'Have you tried this combo?' with an arrow, highlighting this high-protein snack ingredient.

Trader Joe’s mussels + crunchy chili onion! ✨

Freaking delisshhh! I put mine on some club crackers and it’s so good! + 14g of protein??? 😏 So good! Thanks to whoever created the trend. Try it out! ❤️ #traderjoessnack #traderjoes #protein #lemon8fitness #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary #lemon8food #healthyfood #healthylifest

7 likes

A black bowl is filled with mussels in a vibrant red tomato sauce, garnished with fresh green basil leaves. The mussels, some open, display their dark shells and are coated in the sauce.

Oh how I love mussels

7 likes

A scenic view of a misty bay surrounded by forested land, with two evergreen trees in the foreground. The image is titled "THINGS TO DO ON WHIDBEY ISLAND," introducing attractions on the island.

A red wooden building, identified as part of Coupeville Wharf, stands over water with seagulls on its roof. Text highlights attractions in Coupeville, including the wharf, Front Street, and dining options.

The iconic green steel Deception Pass Bridge spans a narrow strait between forested cliffs, with autumn leaves in the foreground. Text encourages walking across the bridge's pedestrian pathway for views.

What to see on Whidbey Island

Next time you’re traveling through the PNW don’t miss Whidbey Island in Washington , one of the most beautiful islands and destinations on the West Coast! Here are some things not to miss: Visit Coupeville This town is incredibly charming and used as the filming location for Practical

79 likes

See more