Mussel
Mussel is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval. The word "mussel" is frequently used to mean the bivalves of the marine family Mytilidae, most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone, attached by means of their strong byssal threads ("beard") to a firm substrate. A few species (in the genus Bathymodiolus) have colonised hydrothermal vents associated with deep ocean ridges.
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Recipes
Mussels Saganaki recipe (Greek Midia Saganaki) - My Greek Dish
A summery and tasty mussels saganaki recipe! Midia saganaki (fried mussels) is one of the most popular appetizers served in a Greek Psarotaverna (fish tavern) and with good reason! Discover how to make your own Mussels saganaki with this traditional recipe...
Mussels saganaki with ouzo and feta | SBS Food
Saganaki translates as "little frying pan" and also refers to many dishes cooked in Greece. In this recipe, mussels are bathed in a rich, ouzo-scented tomato sauce with fresh herbs and feta. These mussels speak for themselves, but you could eat them with...