{"product_id":"frozen-green-lipped-mussels","title":"Frozen Green Lipped Mussels","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep green shells with a bright emerald rim and a plump, orange-fleshed body inside. They arrive shell on, scrubbed and debearded, frozen in a single layer so the shells stay intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Catch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRope-grown in cold southern water, which is why the shells are clean and thin rather than caked in mud. Harvested, washed and blast-frozen within a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2 kg per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCount\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 40 to 55 shells per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 to 11 cm shell length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e — whole, shell on, debearded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen raw in the shell. A closed shell on arrival is normal; the shell opens as it cooks, and any that stays shut should be discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 degrees Celsius or colder for up to nine months. Thaw in the refrigerator for eight to ten hours, or cook straight from frozen by adding three to four minutes to the time. Rinse once and knock off any broken shell before cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOn the Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam with garlic, vermicelli and a spoon of chilli oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop with cheese and breadcrumbs and bake until the surface bubbles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimmer in white wine, cream, garlic and parsley for a bowl of broth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrill directly over coals until the shells pop open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are done when the shell gapes and the meat is firm and opaque. Keep the liquor that collects in the pan; it carries most of the brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping and Cold Chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in an insulated liner on a next-day service. Open the bag on arrival and check for any cracked shells, which are common in transit and harmless as long as the meat is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllergen: contains molluscan shellfish. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Tide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68076001132764,"sku":null,"price":29.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0863\/5095\/4716\/files\/frozen-green-lipped-mussels-1.jpg?v=1793937114","url":"https:\/\/airifun.shop\/products\/frozen-green-lipped-mussels","provider":"AIDEN RICHARDSON STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}