Definition of 'mussels'
(mʌsəlz)
noun
(Hospitality (hotel): Food and drink, fish and seafood)
Remove the mussels from their shells.
Lobster is expensive, but mussels and clams are more affordable.
Discard any mussels that do not open in the pot.
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Add the mussels and cover the pan.
Its underside will become home to mussels and other shellfish, acting as a natural
purification plant for the marine environment.
Divide the clams, mussels, scallops and lobster meat equally between the bowls.
He and his girlfriend enjoy oysters and mussels but recently there have been reports
of health problems being suffered by French and British consumers.
We are moving on to the main course, spaghetti allo scoglio with vongole, octopus,
prawns and mussels.
Add the cider or wine letting it bubble up for a moment or two then add the mussels.
It works for razor clams and mussels, too.
Serve with some fresh parsley and the reserved mussels in their shells.
He grabs a bag of mussels that is lying on a bench in the tiled courtyard that gives
onto the kitchen.
Our results show that mussels are not suitable as a protein source in feed to crucian
carp.
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