We all know that the Coromandel is famous for its mussels and now we have from The Coromandel Smoking Co. high quality Smoked Mussels.
They are divine (I can vouch for them being a mussel lover!!) Not too oily as some can be, but just the way I love them - enjoy the pure taste of smoked mussels available in these fabulous flavours - BBQ & Spicy left only.
These scrumptious Smoked Mussels can be served in so many different ways. Try them as hors d'oeuvres with a drizzle of melted cheese or garlic butter, as an exciting pizza topping, or tossed into salads and of course the most popular way - straight from the pack.
Garlic - if you love garlic you'll love these; Barbecue - a sweet smoky barbecue flavour. Spicy - with overtones of chilli & paprika.
Here are a couple of recipes to enjoy with the Original Smoked Mussels:
Smoked Mussel Fritters
Combine all ingredients in a bowl (250g Smoked Mussels very finely chopped, 1 lightly beaten egg, 1/3 cup flour, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, 1 bunch very finely spring onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, salt & freshly ground black pepper). Heat a heavy based frying pan, add a little oil and fry tablespoon lots into fritters, cooking for 1-2 mins on each side. Drain on paper towel. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Smoked Mussel Chowder
Heat 25g butter in a large saucepan and gently cook 1 large peeled and finely diced onion for 10mins until soft. Add 2 stalks finely chopped celery, 2 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp celery seed, 1 tsp dill seed and cook a further 2-3 mins. Chop 1kg peeled starchy potatoes roughly and add to pan with 1 litre of fish stock and simmer gently for 20mins or until potatoes are cooked. Mash potatoes roughly in the soup then add 2 cups frozen corn, 1 cup cream and 250g dicedsmoked mussels. Warm through and garnish with dill.