Moules marinière

Generally you can get mussels most of the year round, although -as with oysters - when the water is warm, they get broody and will not be at their best for eating, and certain fisheries will not harvest them in order to give them a chance to breed. This recipe is the simplest and quickest way to enjoy mussels, but another nice option is to serve them mixed with cockles and/or clams.

You can add cream to a classic moules marinière to give a luxurious finish, or you can imbue your mus