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British mussels are an inexpensive, tasty and sustainable option when it comes to seafood. At their most succulent and plentiful in the chilly autumn and winter months, let us tempt you with our tasty mussel recipes.

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Mussel recipes

Rick Stein’s arroz verde (green rice with garlic, parsley and mussels)

Mussels and rice are a winning combination in this sunny arroz verde (green rice) by Rick Stein, flavoured with parsley and garlic.

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Best of the best seafood stew

Rich prawn stock forms the base of this wonderful seafood stew, packed with tomatoes and fennel, and flavoured with tarragon and orange peel.

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Tamarind and coconut mussels with rice

Tangy tamarind, warming ginger and subtly chilli-infused coconut milk create a vibrant broth to cook mussels in.

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Cornish bouillabaisse

This Cornish bouillabaisse from Emily Scott is made with easy to access British seafood. It's a one pot wonder and the aioli adds punch, bringing the whole dish to life.

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'Nduja recipes

Mussels with ‘nduja, fennel and oregano

Meet moules mariniere’s spicy sibling! Fiery ‘nduja adds heat to a quick pot of mussels, whilst fennel's flavour complements the shellfish.

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Grilled miso, lime and ginger mussels

Grilled mussels with lime are perfect for a starter or served with chips for a main, These crispy-zingy savoury bites are incredibly moreish.

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Mussel and potato salad with capers and thyme

A beautiful potato salad begging to be eaten outside with a glass of white wine. Saline-sweet mussels, capers and chilli add bags of flavour.

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Mussel and egg pancake with soy beansprouts

Inspired by the Thai street food dish hoi tod, this savoury pancake is packed with flavour and feels fancy thanks to the mussels.

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Grilled mussels with garlic and parsley

These grilled mussels with garlic and parsley butter make a delicious starter and they look impressive too.

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Monkfish recipes

Simple fish stew

Rick Stein uses prawns, monkfish and mussels in his simple fish stew for maximum flavour without any hassle. Don't forget to serve with lots of bread!

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Mussels skordalia

Hot mussels with a Greek potato, olive oil and garlic sauce called skordalia...Rick Stein whips up this incredible Greek dish – Mussels skordalia.

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Paella recipes

Fideuà (Spanish seafood noodle paella)

This much-loved Valencian seafood noodle paella called fideuà is the ideal one-pan supper, with everyone diving into the finished creation.

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Mussels with salsa verde and olive oil chips

A sharp, herby salsa verde provides a clever update to a thrifty supper of the French classic, moules frites – aka mussels and chips!

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Steamed mussels with curry, leeks and saffron cream

This recipe, known as mouclade in France, is traditionally made with shallots, white wine and cream but we've added leeks and, instead of wine, a dry cider.