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Easy Storing & Handling Tips
1: Discard dead mussels - 2: Throw out broken shelled mussels - 3: Check for lot number and expiration date, Be aware that mussel shelf life is 9-14 days after packing - 4: Leave in bag (with holes) so mussels can "breathe" 5: Store on ice covered with plastic wrap.
Caution: Never freeze live mussels, Do not store in air-tight container, If you have a shellfish allergy, avoid mussels, Don't overcook your mussels - about four minutes for any recipe, Don't buy mussels from "seawater" tanks, Don't cook a mussel that doesn't snap shut when touched.
How many do our recipes serve?
As a general rule, we recommend 1 pound of mussels per person for a main course and 1/2 pound for an appetizer.
