Now, you might be thinking, "but wait, I've heard that if mussels are open, they're dead." And, you're not alone, it's a common myth that's been shell-ing out for years. But, the truth is, mussels can be open and still be very much alive, they just might be a bit relaxed, like they're on a beach vacation or something.
In fact, mussels are meant to be open when they're alive, it's when they're closed that you should be worried. You see, when mussels are closed, it can be a sign that they're stressed or even dead. So, the next time you're at a seafood restaurant, don't be afraid of the open mussels, be afraid of the closed ones, they might be shell-shocked.
Now, I know what you're thinking, "but what about the mussels that are open and don't close when I tap them?" Well, that's a different story, if a mussel is open and doesn't close when you tap it, it's likely bad and you should avoid it like the plague. But, if it closes when you tap it, it's like it's saying, "hey, I'm good, I'm just chillin'."
Mistakes Everyone Makes When Cooking With Mussels
