New Zealand Greenshell Mussels
Perna canaliculus
Endemic to New Zealand, and easily its most iconic seafood – these emerald-green molluscan bivalves have been a cornerstone of New Zealanders’ diet for centuries. Farmed throughout the pristine, unpolluted coastal waters of the country, these filter feeders do not require a single input.
They have minimal impact on the environment – in fact they actively clean the seawater which passes through their farms and are touted as one of the world’s most sustainable seafood options. Growing suspended on ropes in the water column, Greenshells reach harvestable size within around two years depending on water temperatures.
They are efficiently harvested and head to market live, frozen, ½ shell and cooked. Their plump meaty flesh varies in colour, with the male creamy-white and the female light-apricot, both taste the same and are absolutely packed with nutrients.
They have impressive levels of iron, magnesium, amino acids, selenium and other essential minerals – well and truly one of nature’s superfoods.
They have minimal impact on the environment – in fact they actively clean the seawater which passes through their farms and are touted as one of the world’s most sustainable seafood options. Growing suspended on ropes in the water column, Greenshells reach harvestable size within around two years depending on water temperatures.
They are efficiently harvested and head to market live, frozen, ½ shell and cooked. Their plump meaty flesh varies in colour, with the male creamy-white and the female light-apricot, both taste the same and are absolutely packed with nutrients.
They have impressive levels of iron, magnesium, amino acids, selenium and other essential minerals – well and truly one of nature’s superfoods.
HOW TO COOK IT?
While they are hard to beat shucked and eaten live, there is a multitude of ways to prepare them from grilling on the half shell to marinating, steaming, adding to soups, stews and paella. Whether simple or complex the resulting meal is healthy and always tastes great – a perfect seafood.
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