Clean the mussels, removing the beard and any barnacles from the shell. Discard any mussels that have a cracked shell and those that do not close when tapped. Place the mussels in a large colander set over a bowl and cover them with a damp paper towel. Store in the fridge until ready to cook. In […]
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Seafood Platter Recipe
For the Seafood Platter: To assemble the seafood platter, cover a large serving platter with a layer of crushed or cubed ice. Arrange the cooked, chilled seafood on top. I like to keep the lobsters and langoustines whole as I think they look better presented like that. Be sure to crack the crab claws to […]
Mussels with Cream and Parsley Recipe
To clean the mussels, rinse them thoroughly under cold running water and discard any with cracked shells or ones that don’t close when gently tapped on the counter. Remove the beard (the stringy stuff that is attached between the shells) as well as any barnacles that have grown on the shell itself. Leave the cleaned mussels in […]