mussels

Mussels have to be one of the easiest, fastest and cheapest shellfish treats. They cook in a matter of minutes. Garlic is a winning combination with mussels and this recipe uses two types of garlic. Wild garlic can be foraged in spring if you are lucky enough to live near where it grows. Mine...

Piquillo peppers* are a vibrant red and have a mild fruity taste which is a lovely combination with the slightly salty prosciutto and sweet mussels. The tarragon adds an aniseed flavour to this dish, but you could use basil instead if you prefer. I used prosciutto cotto but crudo would be fine...

The aniseed flavour of Pernod is a lovely combination with sweet mussels and salty, smoky bacon. This is an easy dish to prepare. I used semi skimmed milk to create the sauce but you could use cream if you prefer. Serve with some crusty bread to mop up the juice. Ingredients (serves 2) 500g...

Ducket's Bucket

Frutti di Mare is an Italian dish that translates literally to fruit of the sea. It always involves mollusks (clams, mussels) and octopus, but rarely (if ever) fish. This recipe literally translates to canned fruit of the sea. Since I invented it, I can decide what it includes, so I have decided...

Duckets Bucket

New Zealand Green Lipped Mussels

Black Mussel Wine Soup

Yummmm.......served with crusty garlic bread to soak up the broth. Recipe Ingredients 1kg fresh (live) mussels (washed and beard removed) 1 1/2 cups dry white wine 1 rasher bacon finely chopped 5 cloves garlic chopped 1/2 brown onion chopped 1-2 tsp (optional) dried chilli flakes Zest...

Seafood Medley in Creamy Garlic Wine Sauce

Seafood Medley

Surf with a touch of turf. Spicy and fruity tasting, n'duja has a wonderful affinity with seafood and a little goes a long way. Kala chana (black or brown chickpeas) add a lovely earthy note to this dish. If you want to make this for two people (as I did) halve the quantities of cod, butter and...

Mussels in Fennel Cream Serves 2 | Preparation and cooking time 45 min – 1 hour Ingredients 20-30 g (3 tablespoons) salted butter 1 large fennel bulb (~200 -250 g) 1-2 yellow onions (~200 – 250 g) 6-8 teaspoons sliced/crushed garlic 1 teaspoon cumin/jeera 1 teaspoon white peppercorns...