{"product_id":"frozen-green-lipped-mussels","title":"Frozen Green Lipped Mussels","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat you are getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreen lipped mussels (\u003cem\u003ePerna canaliculus\u003c\/em\u003e) on the half shell, cleaned and frozen. The shell keeps its dark green rim, the meat is full and orange-cream, and the beard has already been pulled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown on rope lines in the Marlborough Sounds at the top of New Zealand's South Island, where cold, fast-moving water gives the meat its size and sweetness. Harvested, cleaned and frozen at the plant within a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e half shell, beard removed, cleaned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e roughly 9 to 11 cm per shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 kg per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e vacuum sealed, shells frozen separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eState and handling\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen, on the half shell. Nothing to scrub; a quick rinse and they are ready to top or steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold at -18 C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, in a tray to catch the liquor. Use within 24 hours of thawing and do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf life and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Ships in insulated liners with dry ice and arrives hard frozen. Discard any shell that is cracked through the meat or that stays open after cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMussels are done the moment the meat firms and the shell opens, and no amount of sauce rescues an overcooked one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam:\u003c\/strong\u003e white wine, garlic and parsley, lid on, 4 to 5 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBake:\u003c\/strong\u003e top each shell with garlic butter and breadcrumbs and bake at 220 C until the topping browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreamy broth:\u003c\/strong\u003e simmer in cream with shallot and thyme for 5 minutes, then season and serve with bread.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrill:\u003c\/strong\u003e lay them on the bars over medium coals until the liquor bubbles at the edge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen \u0026amp; compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains molluscs. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans. Raw product; cook thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HENRY COLLINS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917942755525,"sku":"HC-008","price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8759\/3413\/files\/frozen-green-lipped-mussels-3.jpg?v=1794194018","url":"https:\/\/hecomart.shop\/products\/frozen-green-lipped-mussels","provider":"HENRY COLLINS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}