Mussels..

[sled]

awsome they are the easiest to get also, you don't need a low tide to get them

yeah, I don't mind the work to clean up shellfish, or fillet fish at all.  With every minute to me.
  I was surprised how much better they were fresh vs from the store or a restraunt.

[The scout]

oh definitely. there is no comparison, but that is the case with all sea-food

[206hunter]

Has anyone else had problems with sand in the mussels? I pulled some off rocks at low tide on a beach that had a lot of sand, soaked them for a while in fresh water but couldn't get it all out. Would hate to chip a tooth.Maybe the buoys are a better source to avoid sand?


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[lokidog]

I've never noticed sand, however mine have all come off of docks and buoys.  Next time, instead of freshwater, soak them for a day in either saltwater you bring home or mix about 1/3 cup of salt per gallon of fresh water.  They should cycle whatever is in their gut out.

[Angry Perch]

Man that looks good Sled! Nothing better than a big bowl of muscles with some crusty bread to soak up the broth. Mmmm

[kenzmad]

So tonight I ate one limit of mussels myself.  I diced 4  shallots, 1 head of garlic, 1 table spoon Tyme leaves, a large handful of fresh parsley.
Melted butter, then threw In shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme. Cook till onions transparent, then add one can of diced tomatoes, and 1 and 1/2 cups white wine.  Bring to boil then throw mussles I for 5 to 7 min until all opened.  Done.  A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

This basically our recipe too. Only real difference is I add cooked chorizo. Mussels are a favorite in our house

[magnanimous_j]

Has anyone else had problems with sand in the mussels?

Try whisking a bit of flour into a bowl of cold water and soaking the mussels for a few minutes right before you steam them.