What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.

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On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:51:55 PM UTC-5, wrote:
> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>
>
The only mussels I've eaten are at Chinese restaurants. I like them
and the ones I had were mild in flavor.

On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 6:51:55 PM UTC-10, wrote:
> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>
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They don't taste like clams or oysters. They don't taste much like anything. A good way to prepare them is to add a dollop of dynamite sauce on them and place them under a broiler. They're great like that.

The best part of mussels is that they're cheap and grow fast i.e., sustainable.

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:51:56 -0400, wrote:

>What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>

No, they don't taste like clams, mussels are a taste unto themselves.
My family all love them but one daughter is violently allergic to
them. You'd do best to have someone else order them and you taste
one, to see if you like it and whether you are allergic.

On 10/7/2017 12:51 AM, wrote:
> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.

They don't taste like clams but given you like them, you probably will
like mussels too. Mild, they are often made with a garlic and wine sauce.

On 10/7/2017 7:54 AM, wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:51:56 -0400, wrote:
>
>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>>
>
> No, they don't taste like clams, mussels are a taste unto themselves.
> My family all love them but one daughter is violently allergic to
> them. You'd do best to have someone else order them and you taste
> one, to see if you like it and whether you are allergic.
>
That's good advice!

Jill

On 2017-10-07 2:30 AM, wrote:
> On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 11:51:55 PM UTC-5,
> wrote:
>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many
>> answers as people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try
>> them. I love clams. Are mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm
>> allergic to seafood, I can eat clams, so I assume I can eat
>> mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant, take one
>> bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>>
>>
> The only mussels I've eaten are at Chinese restaurants. I like them
> and the ones I had were mild in flavor.


Mussels are okay,but they aren't worth risking an allergic reaction.
They started to become more available around here 30-40 years ago and I
had them a few times. One day my wife had them at lunch and someone had
to drive her home from work because she was so sick. When I got home she
looked as bad as I had been a few years earlier when I had food
poisoning. I have been unable to order them since then. I have had one
or two at buffets. Lots of people love them, but after seeing what
they can do to a person I just don't care to subject myself to that risk.

On 10/6/2017 10:51 PM, wrote:
> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>
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Mussels are similar but, using game meat vs. beef for a comparison,
somewhat "gamier" tasting - but not in a bad way at all.

They're also maybe a bit more rubbery in texture, depending on how you
prepare them.

NEVER eat them raw, however.

Depending on your allergy they may or may not be your thing - do other
shellfish bother you?

On 10/7/2017 1:11 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> I had a big bowl 2 nights ago

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On 10/7/2017 3:50 AM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 6:51:55 PM UTC-10, wrote:
>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>>
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> They don't taste like clams or oysters. They don't taste much like anything. A good way to prepare them is to add a dollop of dynamite sauce on them and place them under a broiler. They're great like that.
>
> The best part of mussels is that they're cheap and grow fast i.e., sustainable.
>

Yeah I get a definitive taste from them, but then we're way inland and
fresh ones may not always be that fresh.

They're not sweet like a clam, but not as earthy as an oyster -
something in between?

wrote:
>
> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
> mussels similar in taste?

As you stated, you'll get many answers.
I've lived by bays and ocean most of my life and am used to
eating mostly local fresh-caught seafood.

I did buy a 2 pound bag of mussels (from Maine) once.
I just steamed them and ate them plain. Clams are good
that way. I didn't spice them because at least the first
time, I like to try seafood plain to see what I actually have.

Bottom line...tasted like chicken. NO - JUST KIDDING~
Seriously, they tasted very similar to clams but maybe an
inferior version of clams.

I won't buy them again even though they are less expensive.
From now on, I'll pay a bit extra for real clams.

You might be able to use them in a clam chower without getting
caught. heheh


> Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.

Allergic to seafood but you can eat clams? Be careful with
mussels.
Similar taste but not clams.

I would go to a restaurant that also serves seafood and
maybe ask for just a couple of mussels to try. Not on menu
but maybe they will charge you low to try a few.

wrote:
>
> wrote:
> >I love clams. Are
> >mussels similar in taste?

> No, they don't taste like clams,

Very similar to me yet somewhat inferior.

On 10/7/2017 9:35 AM, Gary wrote:
> wrote:
>>
>> wrote:
>>> I love clams. Are
>>> mussels similar in taste?
>
>> No, they don't taste like clams,
>
> Very similar to me yet somewhat inferior.
>

Yes, not as sweet.

But also more meaty, in general.

On 2017-10-07, > wrote:

> What do mussels taste like?

I'd try some frozen mussels. Probably available in yer local sprmkt.

Another great option, buy a pkg of ciopinno from Trader Joe's, if they
have one, therebouts, and TJs still makes/sells 'em! They usta have
mussels in 'em and were quite tasty with a Super Sourdough Boule (also
usta be available at TJs) slathered in real butter. (why is it that
it's only butter which is always "slathered"? kinda like how only
clouds ever "scud")

nb

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:51:56 -0400, wrote:

>What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.

in the NYC area live mussles are easy to harvest oneself by the
bushelsful. Most restaurants prepare mussels marinara, they serve
huge portions and you can eat till you bust and the shells are falling
off the table. They don't taste exactly the same but close, if you
like clams marinara you'll like mussels marinara. I don't think
anyone eats mussels raw on the half shell, least I've not seen it but
I love raw clams on the half shell... be sure some pretty women are
nearby before you slurp.

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:35:27 -0400, Gary > wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> wrote:
>> >I love clams. Are
>> >mussels similar in taste?
>
>> No, they don't taste like clams,
>
>Very similar to me yet somewhat inferior.

I find clams and mussles taste somewhat different but it's mostly the
texture that's different. I find neither inferior to the other... in
fact I prefer mussels marinara to clams marinara. I like clams raw on
the half shell but not mussels, the texture is too different. If you
try tins of smoked baby clams and mussels you'd be hard pressed to
tell one from the other.

I once caught 1 when fishing.

On Sat, 7 Oct 2017 02:50:22 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
wrote:

>On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 6:51:55 PM UTC-10, wrote:
>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>>
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>They don't taste like clams or oysters. They don't taste much like anything. A good way to prepare them is to add a dollop of dynamite sauce on them and place them under a broiler. They're great like that.
>
>The best part of mussels is that they're cheap and grow fast i.e., sustainable.

Sustainable? Are you a bleeding liberal or something? If it doesn't
harm the planet, it can't taste good. Sheesh, the things you guys
don't know.

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:35:27 -0400, Gary > wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> wrote:
>> >I love clams. Are
>> >mussels similar in taste?
>
>> No, they don't taste like clams,
>
>Very similar to me yet somewhat inferior.

You probably hardly ever had them then.

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:34:57 -0400, Gary > wrote:

wrote:
>>
>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>> mussels similar in taste?
>
>As you stated, you'll get many answers.
>I've lived by bays and ocean most of my life and am used to
>eating mostly local fresh-caught seafood.
>
>I did buy a 2 pound bag of mussels (from Maine) once.
>I just steamed them and ate them plain. Clams are good
>that way. I didn't spice them because at least the first
>time, I like to try seafood plain to see what I actually have.

Without colouring and anti-coagulating agent? Yuck!

On 10/7/2017 11:32 AM, wrote:
> If you
> try tins of smoked baby clams and mussels you'd be hard pressed to
> tell one from the other.

Well no duh, a lot of smoke and oil - that's mainly what you taste.

On 10/7/2017 11:34 AM, wrote:
> I once caught 1 when fishing.
>
snagged you mean...

On 10/7/2017 11:53 AM, Bruce wrote:
> On Sat, 7 Oct 2017 02:50:22 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
> wrote:
>
>> On Friday, October 6, 2017 at 6:51:55 PM UTC-10, wrote:
>>> What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>>> people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>>> mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>>> so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>>> take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>>>
>>> ---
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>>
>> They don't taste like clams or oysters. They don't taste much like anything. A good way to prepare them is to add a dollop of dynamite sauce on them and place them under a broiler. They're great like that.
>>
>> The best part of mussels is that they're cheap and grow fast i.e., sustainable.
>
> Sustainable? Are you a bleeding liberal or something? If it doesn't
> harm the planet, it can't taste good. Sheesh, the things you guys
> don't know.
>

That was a ridiculous contortion of illogic.

Go **** yourself.

On 10/7/2017 11:54 AM, Bruce wrote:
> On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 11:35:27 -0400, Gary > wrote:
>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> wrote:
>>>> I love clams. Are
>>>> mussels similar in taste?
>>
>>> No, they don't taste like clams,
>>
>> Very similar to me yet somewhat inferior.
>
> You probably hardly ever had them then.
>

How would YOU know?

On Sat, 07 Oct 2017 00:51:56 -0400, wrote:

>What do mussels taste like? I know, a question with about as many answers as
>people who answer. I've been thinking I'd like to try them. I love clams. Are
>mussels similar in taste? Also, while I'm allergic to seafood, I can eat clams,
>so I assume I can eat mussels. So, I don't want to buy mussels in a restaurant,
>take one bite and trash the rest of them. Thanks.
>
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Thanks for all the replies thus far.

It was like reeling in a rock.

wrote:
>
> It was like reeling in a rock.

That's basically what you did. You had to unstick it from
whatever it was attached to.
Probably a tiny one too. Did you eat it?

It was full size one, I threw it back in the water.