FROM THE SEA | SHELLFISH | Mussels

Bouchot mussels ±10kg ⚖

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The benchmark of French shellfish farming for exceptional flavour. The Bouchot mussel, selected by Atelier Marée de Le Delas, is the jewel of the French coastline. Farmed on wooden stakes (known as ‘bouchots') to protect it from predators and sand, it benefits from a unique growing environment shaped by the tides. This production method gives them a generous, creamy flesh and a characteristic orange-yellow colour. Highly prized by professionals for their exemplary cleanliness and the absence of sand grains, they offer a sweet, briny flavour that makes them an essential product for brasseries and traditional restaurants. Professional uses, preparation and storage: ► Culinary applications: A star product on seasonal menus, the Bouchot mussel lends itself to countless preparations. It is perfect for the classic ‘mussels and chips' served in a marinière sauce, with cream or Roquefort. In gourmet cuisine, they are showcased in luxury marinière dishes, rockfish soups, or served shelled to garnish a seafood risotto or bouillabaisse. Their cooking liquid, naturally filtered and full-bodied, forms the basis of a sauce rich in marine flavours. ► Preparation: Thanks to the way they are farmed on stakes, Bouchot mussels require little cleaning. A quick rinse under clean water before cooking is sufficient. They should be cooked over a high heat for a short time: as soon as they open, they are ready to serve to retain all the tenderness and volume of the flesh. ► Storage: A live product to be stored in a refrigerated environment at a temperature between +2°C and +6°C, ideally in its original, tightly sealed bag to keep the shells closed and preserve the intermuscular fluid. Location in store: Atelier Marée
a piece ≃ 10 Kg