Shellfish

Tasty & Beneficial

In its nutritional content shellfish is very similar to white fish, although certain varieties of shellfish, like crab and mussels can be very good sources of Omega 3 as well.

More importantly, shellfish are a good source of iodine, copper, zinc and selenium. The high selenium content of shellfish is the reason behind the belief that they are a “good mood food”.

A recent UK study by Benton and Cook showed a direct co-relation between increased daily selenium intake and improved mood together with decreased anxiety and depression.

The facts
- Shellfish are a good source of iodine, copper, zinc and selenium
- Shellfish are a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids and there is clear evidence that some Omega 3 fatty acids can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

For full nutritional information and further technical information on all British Seafood products please telephone our Technical Division on 01527 830767

Ingredients - Serves 1

400-500g Irish Whole Shell Mussels
2 x large potatoes
Sea Salt
Cracked Black Pepper
Olive Oil
Tomato Provencal Sauce
4 tblespns Olive Oil
1 x clove garlic – crushed
100g Tomato Puree
250ml Tomato Juice
4 x Large Vine Tomatoes – Diced & Deseeded
1 x Small bunch Parsley - Chopped

Method

To prepare skinny fries, take potatoes & top, tail & take off sides of the potato to give a flat square, rectangle shape. Slice into two or three pieces & cut fries to your desired depth. Blanch potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, refresh & leave to rest before frying.

To prepare the provencal sauce, crush the clove of garlic, deseed & dice the vine tomatoes, finely chop the bunch of parsley.

To assemble the dish, Heat olive oil in heavy based sauce pan, add crushed garlic, tomato puree, tomato juice, season & allow to cook for 2-3 minutes, add mussels, deseeded tomatoes & ¾’s of the chopped parsley, cover with lid & cook for a further 4-5 minutes, until all the mussel shells have opened.

Place skinny fries in deep fat fryer at 180 degrees & cook until golden & crisp.

Place Mussels in large bowl, cover with provencal sauce, sprinkle with remaining chopped parsley, & crispy skinny fries for dipping on the side.