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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Examples of 'mussels' in a sentence
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Check the mussels and clams frequently, turning them over and promptly removing them
from the pan as they open their shells.
Alternatively, eat up the mussels and enjoy the broth with individual portions of
blanched rice noodles tossed with a little sesame oil.
Scrub the mussels well and discard any open ones.
Shellfish: prawns, mussels, crab, crayfish.
The oysters, horse mussels and clams that used to carpet the seabed are gone.
Shell the mussels and keep them hot in a bowl.
Add the mussels, soy sauce, rice wine or sherry and the stock.
Keep a few in their shells for a garnish and discard any mussels that remain unopened.
Its oysters with a raspberry shallot vinegar and lemon and mussels in a garlicky white
wine sauce are renowned.
Tip in the prawns, mussels and clams and cover with a lid.
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