Fresh Mussels for a Late Lunch
It’s been a beautiful weekend here in Kent, and it’s not often you can say that on a Bank Holiday! Yesterday Rob and I took a trip to my favourite fish monger at Whitstable Harbour (which I think I may have mentioned once or twice on this blog!) and I picked up some beautiful fresh mussels for a late lunch. They’re the quickest thing to cook and are so delicious, especially when served with a broth and lots of crusty bread to soak it all up. I tried this recipe from Antony Worrall Thompson which was very nice, although a little too buttery for my taste so I’d cut back on that if I made it again. Don’t forget the golden rule with mussels; discard those that are open (and don't close when you tap them) before you cook them and discard those that are closed after you’ve cooked them. 
I hope you’ve all had a fabulous weekend too. It may be back to school tomorrow but it looks like the good weather’s here to stay so that’s something to smile about. Have a great week!
6 comments:
I love mussels so much! These look so great, I am jealous!
When I was in Boston recently, I had the biggest bucket of garlic steamed mussels I've ever seen in my life... It was the size of my head! And listed as a starter! Your looked wonderful. The best tasting and freshest seafood I've had in this country was in Whitstable.
Lovely dish,lovely pictures! All that is missing is a glass of wine and some crusty bread!
WOW!! Those are some beautiful mussels.
One of the most delicious and easiest dishes to prepare that I know of.
Even I can do it.
One of my favourite meals! Lucky you.
Doesn't this ever look scrumptious!
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