Italian mussel recipes

Mussels are exploding onto the culinary scene, globally recognised as one of the true natural superfoods. Mussels boast a superior nutritional profile than red meat and a higher protein content than finned fish. It is time to get your dose of the world’s most affordable seafood delicacy with the added advantage of supporting a farmed protein source that contributes to a healthier planet.

The science is in and the experts have spoken. Sustainably farmed mussels are the way forward when it comes to finding an alternative to your meat fix.

The Australian Marine Conservation Society (AMCS); says that when it comes to the environment and marine health, mussels are one of the best options from a sustainability point of view.

If you’ve ever been to Belgium, you would have heard the saying “Belgian people cook with the finesse of the French but eat with the passion and portion size of the Germans,” or something along these lines. From the marauding days of the Vikings, Romans and Spanish, to the delicate touch of the French and the love of the amber brew from the Germans, the Belgian food scene has many influences. Their passion for beer and mussels is as traditional as any heritage found throughout the European continent.