Mussels -- are they worth it?

[krustykrab]

Yum... I am getting hungry now...

is there still a redtide / rainfall shellfish closure around cape ann?

 

[Fort Collins Bob]

I pick mussels in R.I. quite often. The bigger the better. Two inches is a nice size.
Mussels are a pain in the ath to clean. If you have a boat here is an easy way to clean them. Make sure you have a good catch bag. If you are not sure it is good put only about 3-4 lbs. of dirty mussels in it. tie a line around the handle , secure the line to a cleat and throw the bag overboard as the boat is running at a pretty good speed. I like 20 to 25 knots. Let the bag bounce around in your wake for about 10 minutes. Pull the bag in and open it up. Those mussels will be polished.
I have an easy recipe I made up that is awesome. Let me know if you want it.
Bryan

I watch the divers clean mussels this way in Long Island all the time .. works GREAT !

 

[LobstaMan]

Well, I guess the mussels are worth it. Next time I'll grab a bunch when the lobsters are scarce and try that recipe. Thanks.

LobstaMan

 

[scubastew]

just stop at the grocery store and you can get mussels for like $2 per lbs!

 

[Diesel298]

just stop at the grocery store and you can get mussels for like $2 per lbs!

i have a problem paying anything i can get for free...
i bought 7 lbs of little necks 2 days ago and wow i was really not happy about that

 

[STOGEY]

I woman with mussels is deffinetely worth it.

 

[Diver Dude]

Store bought mussels are very inferior to fresh picked

 

[MSilvia]

Next time I'll grab a bunch when the lobsters are scarce and try that recipe.

What, you don't like mussels with your lobster?

 

[LobstaMan]

I love muscular lobsters...I mean I love lobsters w/ mussels.

LobstaMan