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๐ฆช Saucy Mussel Starter
6 whole shell mussels with lemon garlic sauce or spicy sauce.
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What the SOP says about the ingredients in this recipe.
MUSSELS COOKING METHODmussel
SOP 9 ยท Food Book
Preparation:
Whole Shell mussels from pre-portioned frozen packs.
Cooking:
Place frozen mussels directly into a pan on the flat top grill.
Add 60ml water using a ladle. Add more water if needed during cooking.
Cover the pan and steam for 3โ4 minutes, or until all mussels have opened.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Finishing:
Drain any remaining water.
Transfer mussels to a clean pan and spoon your chosen sauce over the top.
Return the pan to the grill for 1 minute to heat the sauce through.
Plating:
Mussels are served in a large pan with the guestโs chosen side in a small pan.
Add OB bread rolls on a small coloured plate with a serviette.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO PROCESS MUSSELSmussel
SOP 9 ยท Food Book
Flat top grill
Large pan
Pan lid
Large spoon
Once the kitchen closes, move the mussel container to the cold room for use the
next day. The mussels should not be used beyond three days from production
date.