Went to Whole Foods and bought some Mussels (pics)

wow!!!! looks amazing

Care to explain the process\recipe?

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Care to explain the process\recipe?

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The ingredients are listed the OP. I sauteed the shrimp and then removed them from the pan. Then I sauteed the chorizo and onion. Once that was cooked, I added the tomatoes. I deglazed with some white wine and the seafood stock. I then added the mussels and shrimp and covered the pot and cooked for about 4 mins. I finished with some cilantro and lemon. I cooked some noodles in the separate pot. I added the noodles to my bowl and poured the mussels on top.

Questions:


Did you have to soak the mussels or scrub them?

Sauté the shrimp in butter I assume?

Volume of the seafood stock and wine you deglazed with?

Quantity on the roasted tomatoes?


Sorry for the 50 questions. Mussels aren't a common item up here in Birmingham. I think I've only seen them on a menu once or twice. I'll have to see if my Whole Foods has them or if my local seafood guy does.

Thanks. I will try this week. I make a green Thai curry using shrimp that I love. This seems very similar.

Deleted. Sorry for double post.

Every pub in Quebec serves mussels and fries. I can't get enough of them when I'm there, coupled with a la Fin du Monde on tap.

I purchased them here at Albertsons once and the moron behind the counter wrapped them up tightly in a plastic bag and tied it shut. I had to let him know that they're live (hopefully) and that they would suffocate and go bad wrapped up in plastic like that. The poor guy looked at me absolutely confused.

I may try whole foods, but with the transportation here a long way from the cold Canadian waters, a good portion of them just won't make the trip alive. It's a shame too because I love those gems.

Nicely done Commandeaux

At least Whole Foods is in the know. The guy at Albertsons was clueless.

Yes, they need to breathe, which is why they're sold in netting in the first place.

Debeard them if needed and take out dead/open ones.

If they are open, close them up and hold them closed for a few seconds. See if the little guy is still alive, if not toss him out.

My take on it

Ingredients:
2 pounds of mussels
2 pounds of shrimp deveined
1/2 pound of chorizo
3 dollops of cream cheese
1 onion (chopped)
Chicken broth
Package of angel hair pasta

Optional:
Lemon wedges
Fresh cilantro

Soak and scrub/debeard mussels for an hour prior to cooking.

Sauté onions in butter till clear/caramelized in a large sauce pan. Add chorizo and cook till brown. Add chicken broth till a quarter inch or so is in the pan. Add cream cheese and stir till it is dissolved. Add salt to taste. If you want a thicker broth add corn starch. Add shrimp first and cook till almost done. Add mussels and broth as necessary. Cover and let steam 5 minutes. Add mixture to plate of noddles. Adding cilantro or slice of lemon if you prefer.