Mussel recipes
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Mussels
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.
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Linguine with mussels, beurre blanc and parsley
A quick, creamy pasta recipe made with mussels, white wine and fresh parsley. Use mussels when they are in season, from September to April.
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Mussel, tomato and chorizo ragù on garlic toasts
Garlicky, mussel ragu dishes such as this one are found all around the Mediterranean coastline. Serve crusty rustic-style bread alongside it.
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Moules Basquaise
Moules Basquaise is the French name for mussels cooked in white wine with red peppers and tomatoes. Quick and easy to make – they're a crowd favourite.
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Rick Stein’s la mouclade
Rick Stein's la mouclade mussels dish combines this popular seafood with a creamy curry sauce. Perfect for a Valentine's Day double date?
Winter soups
Spiced saffron and mussel soup
Seasonal mussels work wonders in this fragrant and lightly spiced soup. Perfect for a starter or light main, mop it all up with a hunk of crusty bread.
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Bouillabaisse
A classic French bouillabaisse recipe is a combination of rich broth and delicate pieces of fresh fish, served with rouille-smeared toasts.
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Chorizo, chickpea and mussel stew
This simple yet full of flavour chorizo, chickpea and mussel stew recipe is perfect for a midweek dinner. Serve with chips of crusty buttered bread.
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Cockle and mussel chowder with sweet potato and spring onions
Serve this creamy seafood chowder, made with mussels and cockles, with plenty of crusty bread. It's quick and easy to make, so great for a midweek meal.
Spicy recipes
Red Thai spicy mussels
This clever mussels recipe uses time-saving curry paste and to make midweek cooking a cinch. PLUS it's ready in just 20 minutes.
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Langoustine and mussel chowder with herb celery
Rick Stein evolved this langoustine and mussel chowder recipe on a visit to Ireland, where these ingredients are found in abundance.
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Cheat’s spiced mussels
Make these mouth-watering spiced mussels as a midweek supper that's ready in 15 minutes. Serve with plenty of fresh bread to mop up the spicy juices.
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