Eating RAW MUSSELS + New Zealand's OLDEST pub South Island, New Zealand | New Zealand FOOD TOUR

greenshell mussels

🥗Healthier: clams

💰Cheaper: farmed mussels

Clams are lower in calories and can be more affordable.

Visit Mills Bay Mussels to see fresh greenshell mussels.

Observe the shucking process where the beard is removed and the top shell is taken off with a butter knife.

Order a half dozen raw mussels served with a vinegary dressing on top.

Taste the raw mussels with a classic mignonette dressing made of red wine vinegar and shallots.

Enjoy the flavor and texture of the raw mussels, noting their creaminess and slight bitterness.

Order cooked mussels covered in garlic butter, panko crumbs, and parsley, then grilled.

Add lemon juice over the cooked mussels before tasting.

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