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10 ways with mussels

No Kiwi summer is complete without a pot of mussels! Discover our top 10 mussel recipes - from classic flavour combos to new favourites, we've got your mussel cravings covered

Watch our easy how-to video and see how to prepare mussels properly – no sand, grit or beards!

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Herbed mussels
Quick and Easy
July 29, 2012

Herbed mussels

Do not overcook mussels as they will become tough. Note
By Women's Weekly Food
Mussel fritters
Lunch
July 13, 2022

Classic mussel fritters

Nici Wickes’ delicious mussel fritters recipe is incredibly easy to make and fantastic served with lemon wedges and a herby, creamy mayo sauce. Enjoy for a tasty lunch with friends and family
By Nici Wickes
Buttery mussel and sake buns recipe
Quick and Easy
November 3, 2015

Buttery mussel & sake buns

When mussel shells open on the grill, you can sneak all manner of interesting flavours into them – in this recipe, it’s butter, soy sauce and a splash of sake that gives them that authentic Japanese barbecue house taste. Photography by Todd Eyre.
By Women's Weekly Food
tomato chilli mussels
Quick and Easy
September 30, 2010

Tomato chilli mussels

If you prefer, buy 1kg packs of pot-ready mussels from fishmongers or seafood markets. These have already been scrubbed and bearded, and are ready to cook. Some mussels might not open. These might need prompting with a knife or might not have cooked as quickly as the others;­ some will not open after excessive cooking. […]
By Women's Weekly Food

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