The Secret Ingredient (Saffron): Mussels with Saffron and Tomatoes

There is something about creamy saffron mussel anything that just works. Simple mussels, stewed with sweet, just-burst tomatoes, thick sweet cream, and pungent, almost-bitter saffron. I dare you not to drink the broth like soup.

Spicy Steamed Mussels With 'Nduja

Spicy, funky Calabrian sausage is the perfect companion to briny, sweet, steamed mussels. And they come together in 20 minutes flat.

Mussels Escabeche

This classic Spanish escabeche recipe features plump mussels in an aromatic marinade of olive oil, vinegar, garlic, herbs, and spices—perfect as a drinking snack, appetizer, and more.

Mussels Fra Diavolo with Roasted Garlic from 'The Catch'

Mussels are pretty much my default shellfish. They're easy to cook, easy to eat, and taste of little more than the sweet, briny ocean. In Ben Sargent's Mussels Fra Diavolo from his new cookbook, The Catch, the usual diavolo players (chile flakes, tomatoes, white wine) are present, but it's the uncommon addition of roasted garlic that makes the dish memorable.

The Best Moules Marinières (Sailor-Style Mussels)

A pot of classic French Moules Marinières is fast food at its best. Make sure to serve it with wine and plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the garlicky, briny broth.

Classic Oyster Stew With Fennel

A simple, quick, and easy soup, this classic oyster stew is flecked with droplets of golden butter and flavored with aromatic vegetables, whole milk, and plenty of briny, fat oysters.

How to cook Mussels with Garlic White Wine Sauce

This is how to cook mussels in a very classic way that really makes the most of beautiful fresh mussels! Garlic, white wine, butter and lemon.

Moules-frites (mussels and french fries)

I live for dishes like this. Fresh mussels served in a simple sauce with french fries on the side to soak up all the leftovers - delicious! Next time you have some mates coming around, this is a great dish to start with.

The Secret Ingredient (Dijon Mustard): Moules Dijonnaise

A big steamy pot of creamy mussels soaked in two different kinds of mustard, shallots, leeks, garlic, thyme, and wine. Make sure to buy lots of baguettes to soak up this broth.

Mussels With Thai Red Curry Broth and Rice Noodles

Mussels are already winners for quick cooking, sustainability, and flavor; they also pair well with a wide range of other ingredients. Here, we bring Thai inspiration with a spicy red curry coconut broth and a shower of fresh herbs. Serving it with quick-cooking rice noodles brings the whole meal together in under 20 minutes.