{"product_id":"fresh-pei-mussels-10-lb-bag-live-blue-mussels","title":"Fresh PEI Mussels – 10 lb Bag | Live Blue Mussels","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRope-Grown PEI Blue Mussels – Sweet, Plump, and Sustainably Farmed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrince Edward Island Blue Mussels are the gold standard of farmed shellfish — sweet, plump, and consistently clean. Rope-grown in the cold, tidal waters of PEI, these mussels feed on natural phytoplankton, producing a rich, briny-sweet flavor with a tender, meaty texture. Sustainably farmed, packed live to order, and shipped overnight for peak freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet and mildly briny with a clean ocean finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTexture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plump, tender, and consistently sized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue-black, tightly closed, and full of natural liquor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed Mussels\u003c\/strong\u003e – white wine, garlic, shallots, and fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoules Frites\u003c\/strong\u003e – the classic Belgian preparation with crispy fries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThai Coconut Broth\u003c\/strong\u003e – lemongrass, ginger, and coconut milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePasta alle Cozze\u003c\/strong\u003e – tossed with linguine, cherry tomatoes, and olive oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled\u003c\/strong\u003e – on the half shell with herb butter or romesco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCleaning \u0026amp; Prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse mussels under cold running water before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub shells with a stiff brush to remove any debris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the beard (byssal threads) by pulling firmly toward the hinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscard any mussels with cracked shells or that remain open after tapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate at 35–40°F immediately upon arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in an open container covered with a damp cloth — never sealed airtight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest cooked within 2–3 days of delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not store in fresh water or on ice directly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShipped overnight in insulated packaging with gel packs to ensure live arrival. 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