When most people think of canned food they only focus on the popular staples: Spam tomatoes corned beef pickles and the like. But if that’s all you have in your pantry you’re missing out on a lot of good flavor. The next time you go grocery shopping you better trust that you really need to buy a pack or two of canned clams!
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Canned mussels can be delicious!
Yes it’s an unconventional choice. You may not have even known that canned mussels existed until today. But if you’re a seafood lover (or just don’t mind eating seafood) then canned mussels deserve a spot on your shelves — not only because they’re a great source of protein but also because of their incredible flavor. You can find canned mussels that are lightly seasoned and packed in neutral olive oil which brings out their natural briny flavor. But you can also find canned mussels that are pre-cooked in spicy oils and herbs that are great for eating straight from the can… or with a little elbow grease you can cook them into soups or use them as a spread and sandwich filling — the possibilities are endless!
Canned mussels are a popular choice for hikers and campers and that alone tells you just about everything you need to know about their convenience and versatility. While hiking halfway through the trail you can crack open a can and eat a few spoonfuls for a quick pick-me-up. For a more indulgent treat a few canned mussels can be spread on buttered bread as a snack. And if there’s enough time to break camp canned mussels can be mixed with other ingredients like potatoes vegetables and broth to make a pot of chowder.
If that’s what you can do with canned mussels when you’re in the wild you obviously have more options at home. For any recipe that calls for fresh mussels you can substitute canned mussels (the same rule applies to any other shellfish). When you’re craving creamy garlic mussels you don’t have to buy fresh mussels from the fish market. All you have to do is crack open a can and you’re in business!
