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A crawfish boil in New Orleans. Seafood boil in the United States is the generic term for any number of types of social events in which shellfish, whether saltwater or freshwater, is the central element. Regional variations dictate the kinds of seafood, the accompaniments and side dishes, and the preparation techniques (boiling, steaming ...
The shell of the mussel is typically covered with dirt or sand. If not properly removed, the sand or dirt will run off in the cooking process and wind up in the delicious broth created from the ...
Bring the water and clam juice to a boil in a large pot. Add the mussels, return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the shells open, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on size.
Mussel (/ ˈ m ʌ s ə l /) is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.
2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add half of the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, 5 minutes. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover and cook over moderately high heat until they open, 3 minutes; transfer to a bowl. Add the clams to the saucepan, cover and cook.
The Dreissenidae are a family of small freshwater aquatic bivalve molluscs, commonly called mussels although not at all closely related to true mussels. The shells of these bivalves are shaped somewhat like those of true mussels, which they also resemble in attaching themselves to a hard substrate such as stone using a byssus; however, this group is more closely related to the venus clams ().
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Scrub and debeard the mussels. Discard any that are open. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan that has a lid. Add the onion and the parsley, and soften. Add the mussels, salt and pepper, and the white wine. Bring to a boil, put the lid on, and shake the mussels around.
Add the mussels, salt and pepper, and the white wine. Bring to a boil, put the lid on, and shake the mussels around. Then leave the pan on the heat and cook until all the mussels are open, 35 minutes.