115 mussel recipes

The recipe blends equal amounts of gueuze and Chardonnay to make these mussels fragrant, and adds Cajun spices for heat. We suggest a farmhouse ale in the Flemish tradition to pair with the mussels.

Steamed mussels in a spicy tomato, white wine, and red chilli sauce with garlic and spring onions. Serve with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the broth.

French-style mussels Dijon steamed in white wine and finished with a creamy Dijon mustard sauce. Sharp, rich, restaurant-grade. Eat with crusty bread to mop up the sauce.

Italian-style steamed mussels with garlic, white wine, tomato wedges, and green pepper. A quick 30-minute seafood dinner that creates its own brothy sauce for dipping crusty bread.

Greek-style fried mussels marinated in ouzo then dipped in a crispy beer and Parmesan batter with yogurt. A crunchy, briny appetizer straight from the Aegean coast.

Classic moules mariniere steamed in white wine with onion, celery, and garlic. Just five ingredients and 20 minutes from start to finish for a simple French bistro dish at home.

Italian steamed mussels in white wine with garlic and fresh parsley, served chilled as an elegant appetizer. Just five ingredients and a simple stovetop method.

Mussels oregano: steamed mussels on the half-shell topped with a garlic-butter oregano bread crumb crust, baked and broiled until crisp. Italian American steakhouse classic for starters at home.

Steamed mussels in a curried white wine broth with tomato, garlic, fresh dill, and a splash of cream. A 20-minute French-Indian seafood starter served bowl-style with crusty bread for dipping.

Mussels Etienne steamed in white wine with shallots, garlic, thyme, and orange zest. A French-inspired bistro dish with a fragrant, briny broth ready in 30 minutes.

Mussels and shrimp with penne in a fresh tomato sauce with garlic, basil, mint, and a splash of brandy. A rustic Italian seafood pasta dinner.

Mussels a la Portuguese steamed in white wine, shallots, garlic, thyme, and cream. Briny, aromatic, ready in 4 minutes of steaming. Serve with crusty bread to soak the broth.

Steamed mussels served in their own briny cooking juices with melted butter and fresh chives. Four ingredients and ready in under 10 minutes of cooking.

Tomato basil mussels: fresh mussels steamed open in a broth of white wine, garlic, diced tomatoes, basil, and hot sauce. A 15-minute Mediterranean dinner served in its own briny-tomato broth.

Irish hot buttered mussels: fresh mussels steamed open and topped with butter, chives, and their own briny juices. Served with crusty brown bread.

Mussel and saffron soup built on the briny steaming liquor with leeks, fenugreek, and a finish of cream. A French bistro classic with deep golden color and shellfish-rich broth.