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NZ ยท Seafood
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NZ Green Shell Mussels :: Half Shell
New Zealand Greenshellโข mussels are iconic, large-format bivalves distinguished by a vibrant green lip along their inner shell margin.
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Native to New Zealand and traditionally valued by the Mฤori people as kuku or kutai, Perna canaliculus is cultivated using eco-friendly, suspended longline methods in pristine coastal waters like the Marlborough Sounds and Coromandel. Physical Characteristics: These are among the largest mussels in the world, featuring dark green or striped outer shells with a striking emerald-green rim on the inner lip and a milky-white iridescent interior. Flavor & Texture: They provide a rich, briny, and sweet flavor profile with a tender, juicy bite. Sustainability & Farming: Grown purely on natural phytoplankton via filter-feeding with zero artificial feed inputs, the hanging ropes act as artificial reefs that enhance local marine biodiversity. Nutritional & Health Benefits: Rich in protein, iron, selenium, and high concentrations of Omega-3 fatty acids, they are widely recognized as a superfood and utilized in nutraceutical anti-inflammatory supplements for joint health.
- Selling unit
- Per pack
- Origin
- NZ
- GST
- 5.00%
- Availability
- In stock
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Garlic Butter Green-Shell Mussels
Prep 15 mins
Cook 12 mins
Serves 4
Baked New Zealand green-shell mussels with garlic-herb butter.
Baked New Zealand green-shell mussels with garlic-herb butter. Balanced for a dependable home-cooked result, with clear timing and serving guidance.
Ingredients
- 1 kg green-shell mussels, on the half shell
- 80 g softened butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 50 g breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 lemon, zested
- 30 g parmesan, grated
- Black pepper
- Lemon wedges
Method
- Arrange mussels in a single layer on a baking tray.
- Mix butter, garlic, breadcrumbs, parsley, lemon zest, parmesan and pepper.
- Spoon the mixture evenly over each mussel.
- Bake at 220ยฐC until bubbling and lightly browned.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Storage guidance
- Keep frozen at or below -18ยฐC.
- Once thawed, keep refrigerated and consume promptly.
- Do not refreeze after complete thawing.
- Cook thoroughly before serving where applicable.
Delivery & support
- Delivered in cold-chain conditions where available.
- Please inspect the package promptly on delivery.
- Perishable and frozen items may have limited return eligibility.
- Contact support quickly if you receive a damaged or incorrect item.
- Selling unit
- Per pack
- Pack weight
- 200 g
- Pack contents
- Pack
- 200g
- Availability
- In stock
- SKU
- M-MUZ-NZL-HLF-200
- Country of origin
- NZ
- Barcode
- 8900000001361