Once of the mussels were considered the meal of the poor. But today they are a real delicacy. You can easily prepare these seafood at home. Frozen or fresh mussels can be found in large shopping centers.
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If you have acquired live and crude mussels, rinse them well and with a knife or toothbrush, clean the seashells from dirt and algae. On the connection of the flaps are the beards that should be pulled out. If you notice an open shell, try to knock on it. If it does not close - just throw it away. Remember that fresh mussels need to be prepared on the day of purchase.
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You can eat mussels in fresh form with lemon juice. But this option is better to leave gourmet. The most popular way of cooking mussels is Cooking. Put seafood in boiling water. After two or three minutes, shells should open - this means they are ready. Closed seashells throw away. Then pour the mussels again cool water. Add lemon, garlic, greens and salt to the container. Re-bring mines to boil.
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Fried mussels are also simple in preparation. Put a piece of butter on a griddle. Before making mussels, it is recommended to reverse it. Then put the mussels there, salt them and, if you wish, sprinkle the seasoning. Turn on the frying pan and fry the mussels before the seashell opening. It takes only three to five minutes. Finished mussels should stand under the lid for about 10 minutes.
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Another way to cook mussels is on the bore. To do this, clean the mussels from seashells, pour into foiled oil and garlic juice. Add salt there, pepper, lemon juice and greens. In this form, the meat should stand for two hours. After that, prepare the brazier and put the mussels on the tray. Seafood will be ready for about four minutes. If you wish, you can add pieces of fried bacon and shrimp to the mussels.
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Mussels are served in different ways. You can remove meat from seashells and sue only it. This option will be appropriate if you combine mussels with other products. But most often they are served in the shells. Guests take mussels with hands, one of them hold the shell, and the second get meat with a fork. Put the seafood on a plate along with the pieces of lemon and decorate their greens. White wine is perfect as a drink to mussels.
Now you know how to cook and decorate the mussels. You can combine them with other products, for example, add to salads, snacks, soups and second dishes. Bon Appetit!
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