Mussels, anyone? 😋
I'm usually a crab legs/shrimp girly, but mussels definitely changed the game for me!
When someone who hasn't tried mussels asks me to describe the flavor, I always say it tastes like taking a bite out of the sea. If they're paired with the right sauce, it taste phenomenal.
In this photo, I made a simple creamy lemon garlic butter sauce, and it was sooo good. I probably wouldn't have enjoyed them as much without it.
I'm curious to know, has anyone else tried mussels before? If so, how do you feel about it, or what was your reaction the first time trying?! 🙂
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