Black-shelled mussels are in their season now, one of the better — and better-priced — sources of protein for quick meals. Buy mussels at markets or grocers that traffic in fish; turnover is key to ...

Bivalves — clams, mussels and oysters — can seem intimidating if you’re not used to cooking them. But they don’t have to be: Simple recipes and bold flavors below can help grow your confidence in ...

Spaghetti and mussels in a garlic white wine sauce is a classic seafood pasta dish that can be enjoyed in all seasons, but with the new year approaching, it's an even better bet since mussels taste ...

1. Place mussels and white wine in a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid. Place over high heat and steam, covered, until mussel shells just open, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat and let sit, ...

Bring the water and clam juice to a boil in a large pot. Add the mussels, return to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the shells open, 4 to 6 minutes, depending on size.

At Jar in Los Angeles, chef Suzanne Tracht gives an Asian inflection to steamed black mussels. She serves a bowl heaped with the sweet plump mussels in the shell and tops them with an emerald thatch ...