NZ Jumbo Half-Shell Mussels

Our Jumbo Half-Shell Mussels are New Zealand Greenshell mussels, grown in the cold, clean waters of the Marlborough Sounds and harvested at their largest grade. Each mussel is noticeably bigger than the standard half-shell you will find elsewhere, with a full, plump meat that fills the shell from end to end.

They arrive already opened on the half shell, cleaned and ready for the pan, the oven or the steamer. The meat is sweet and juicy with a clean sea finish, and because the shell is already off there is no scrubbing, no debearding and no guesswork about which ones opened.

Why Choose Our Jumbo Half-Shell Mussels?

• Jumbo grade: the largest size we stock, with visibly more meat per shell than a standard half-shell mussel.
• New Zealand Greenshell: farmed in cold southern waters that give the meat its sweetness and firm texture.
• Ready to cook: opened, cleaned and portioned on the half shell, so dinner is a matter of minutes.
• Nutritious: high in protein, rich in zinc and a natural source of omega-3.

Cooking Methods:

• Garlic vermicelli steamed: top each shell with minced garlic and soaked vermicelli, steam for 5-6 minutes and finish with hot oil and soy.
• Cheese baked: a spoon of butter, a scatter of mozzarella, 8 minutes at 200°C until bubbling and golden.
• Seafood soup: add straight to a simmering broth in the last few minutes for depth and sweetness.
• On the barbecue: shell side down over direct heat until the meat plumps and the edges colour.

Storage:
Keep frozen at -18°C. Cook from frozen or thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and do not refreeze once thawed.

Allergen Note:
Contains molluscs.

Big, meaty and ready the moment you open the box — these are the mussels that make a share plate look like an occasion. Order now and have them delivered to your door.