Maine Rope Grown Mussels

The cold, pristine waters of Penobscot Bay are renowned for producing plump, nutritious and deliciously tasty mussels. Suspended from growing ropes, they feed naturally on the ever-changing Maine tidal current, which results in a sweet fullness in flavor, a clean shell, and a consistent size. Perfect to prepare any way you like 'em. Please note: while live mussels are usually closed, they do need to breathe, so you may find them slightly open, especially when not on ice. Squeeze the shell gently a few times and wait approximately a minute for a reaction. Discard if it does not respond by closing. What to do if your shellfish is open when you receive it: Shellfish will naturally 'gape' when out of water, meaning they naturally open and close their shells while in storage. If the shell remains "gaping", run cold, fresh water over the shell while tapping with a spoon or on a chopping board - in most cases it will close up tightly. If the shell still does not close, then your mussels may be spoiled.