Aotearoa Seafoods New Zealand Greenshell™ Halfshell Mussels offer the ideal hors d'oeuvre or meal solution. Lightly blanched and individually quick frozen in their attractive emerald green-backed shell, our halfshell mussels will steal the scene at any gourmet table. So easy to prepare; just heat, enhance with garnish or a drizzle of sauce, and present on a simple platter. Alternatively cover in white wine, garlic butter or pesto then gently grill or bake until the mussel is warm - an ideal appetiser with very little preparation.
Consider adding Aotearoa Seafoods Halfshell Mussels to a variety of dishes including pastas and paellas. It is important to remember that the delicate mussel meat is blanched prior to freezing and hence requires only minimal cooking for best result. Care should be taken to avoid over cooking.
Packing
Aotearoa Seafoods Halfshell Mussels are available in a variety of sizes and packing formats - small (40-55 pieces per kg), medium (30-40 pieces per kg) or large (20-30 pieces per kg) - and are typically packed in either 10 x 1kg, 20 x 1lb and 12 x 2lb formats.
Ingredients
New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels (Perna canaliculus), Water Glaze.
Storage Requirements
It is important to store Frozen Halfshell Mussels at -18°C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours; once thawed, consume within 3 days. Do not refreeze. Frozen Halfshell Mussels should be consumed within 18 months of date of production.
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size: 50g of Mussel Meat
Quantity per Serving
Quantity per 100g
Energy
259kj (Cal)
518kj (Cal)
Protein
9.6g
19.2g
Fat, Total
1.6g
3.2g
Saturated
0.439g
0.878g
Total Carbohydrate
2.065g
4.3g
Sugars
0.4g
0.8g
Sodium
283mg
566mg
Allergy Statement
Mussels can cause allergic reactions in susceptible individuals.
