Mussels ... might they build muscles?

[onfruitstreet]

I'm trying to become a seafood girl. I hear it's good for you. I've done splendidly this week. Two nights of salmon and a night of cod. And I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the dishes. Out of curiosity, I had the fish man throw in just five mussels. I was sort of curious. All the mussel recipes I see show them coming (and being cooked

Comments

[moonshinelane]

I've heard squash ravioli are to die for with sage butter...mmmmmm....

I'm not a shellfish kind of gal. I like fish. Mostly red snapper and salmon. I do like crab. And lobster is fine. Not my favorite...but good. I have seen many recipes for clams...in shells...steamed in white wine and butter sauce with garlic and chopped fresh parsley. That might be something I have to try becuase it sounds SO GOOD.

xo

[onfruitstreet]

I've heard squash ravioli are to die for with sage butter...mmmmmm

You just had to tell me that, didn't ya? teehee I had to go get some more and some fresh sage to give it a try.

I've never been big on fish or shellfish--or so I thought. But I'm really loving it. What I thought were mussels yesterday were actually scallops. They weren't the greatest. Kinda chewy. But it definitely because I had no idea how to prepare them since I thought I was preparing mussels!

I've not had red snapper. The only way I've tried crab is in a crab ragoon, which I'm sure is fake crab and only a miniscule amount at that.

Have you ever cooked a live crab? That will be the ultimate challenge for me. Apparently, you're supposed to cook mussels while they're alive, too. *eeep*

But, for today, my challenge isn't seafood but brussel sprouts. I hate them! But I'm trying to find ways to at least LIKE some of the things I hate. Liver is a long way down the road. Next to tongue and brain. Oooof.

Whatcha doing today?

[moonshinelane]

I worked all day...then met a friend to shop for party decorations. Now I'm home and SITTING DOWN until the family gets home wanting dinner. Breakfast for dinner tonight...hot links..eggs...hash browns...toast. Easy. And good.

Brussels sprouts..LOVE them roasted. Drizzle with olive oil and kosher salt...roast in a 450 oven until tender...maybe 20 minutes or so? So yummy...and caramelized. Mmmmm...

Liver.? Only with bacon and onions. So I'm sure it's no longer healthy after that! Brains? Never. Ever. In a bajillion years. Nope.

Good Fish Chowder Recipe - will dig out a Mussel one for you :)

[jermand]

Hot sweet fish chowder

Re: Good Fish Chowder Recipe - will dig out a Mussel one for you :)

[onfruitstreet]

Oh, thank you for this! The thought of fish in a soup or chowder (or tacos!) sort of makes me cringe, but I will give it a try. I may be surprised. I am really loving the salmon and cod I've been cooking up. Who would've thunk it. It's getting expensive; I need to slow down on the seafood.

How are you feeling, my dear? Any news?

Re: Good Fish Chowder Recipe - will dig out a Mussel one for you :)

[jermand]

No news yet - just more tests, scans, prodding and poking - good news is no pain for 4 days so far!

Salmon is Lovely! Very nice with Ginger, soysaurce, chillies and honey.

Seafood is expensive... but you may be able to find a local fish market or find fish thats in season = cheaper :D