Post by: sled on January 08, 2016, 05:40:42 PM
Post by: lokidog on January 08, 2016, 07:47:45 PM
Caution: for Shellfish Safety and Department of Health contact information see pages 129 and 131.
PUGET SOUND
PUBLIC BEACHES
ALL SPECIES See page 130
for season
information
No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
PACIFIC OCEAN
BEACHES (outside
Olympic National Park)
ALL SPECIES Nov. 1-Mar. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
ALL FRESH WATER
AREAS
ALL SPECIES CLOSED
http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01726/2015-16_shellfish.pdf for info on closed beaches.
Post by: sled on January 09, 2016, 05:26:21 PM
Post by: 270Flat on January 09, 2016, 05:59:29 PM
Post by: WSU on January 10, 2016, 02:54:45 PM
Post by: sled on January 10, 2016, 03:08:24 PM
I wish I knew somewhere to get them.where do you live?
Post by: lokidog on January 10, 2016, 03:11:02 PM
I wish I knew somewhere to get them.
Mooring buoys are a great place to find them and most people will be happy if you are cleaning their buoy.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on January 10, 2016, 03:11:30 PM
I wish I knew somewhere to get them.rocks, piers, pipe inlets/outlets, ship ballast :yike:
Post by: WSU on January 10, 2016, 03:24:34 PM
Post by: sled on January 10, 2016, 07:46:53 PM
Olympia but spend a fair amount of time in copalis.if you were up north I could help you.
Post by: sled on January 10, 2016, 07:54:20 PM
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.
Post by: dscubame on January 10, 2016, 08:04:25 PM
I wish I knew somewhere to get them.
I have found Penn Cove to be the favorite IMO. I was in Costco the other day and they had bags of Penn Cove. Not the same as getting them yourself I understand. A buddy of mine a ferry boat captain would get us 50lb bags of those delicious bivalves.
Post by: The scout on January 10, 2016, 08:36:25 PM
Post by: sled on January 10, 2016, 09:45:26 PM
mussels are pretty good but hardly worth the work, by the time you de-beard them and wash them. lots of work for what you get. virtually have unlimited amounts of oysters, clams and mussels. usually eat mussels a few times a year, but always prefer oysters and steamers. did you find it worth the work sled? oysters on the bbq are my favoriteyes for sure!! I'm going to get them again soon.
Post by: The scout on January 10, 2016, 09:56:20 PM
Post by: sled on January 10, 2016, 10:00:43 PM
awsome :tup: they are the easiest to get also, you don't need a low tide to get themyeah, 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.
Post by: The scout on January 10, 2016, 10:05:06 PM
Post by: 206hunter on January 10, 2016, 11:44:10 PM
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Post by: lokidog on January 11, 2016, 11:13:49 AM
Post by: Angry Perch on January 11, 2016, 01:32:51 PM
Post by: kenzmad on January 11, 2016, 01:47:20 PM
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
Post by: magnanimous_j on January 13, 2016, 07:17:47 AM
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.