Mussels recipes

Transform this seafood starter with the help of a sprinkle of smoked paprika at the end. It’s a great get-ahead dish that can be prepared the day before

Entertain family and friends and serve these mussels in gorgeous sake, coriander and olive oil juices. They make an impressive starter or light lunch

You can add any other seafood to this quick aromatic green curry - prawns can go in with the coconut milk and clams with the mussels

Conjure up thoughts of Mediterranean holidays with this light but indulgent meal for two

British mussels are cheap, sustainable and surprisingly simple to cook. Follow Mary Cadogan’s step-by-step guide to preparing this version of moules marinière.

This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter

A simple-but-special main course, it's meat-free and perfect for a Friday night

A soupy pie with light pastry and seafood filling - an impressive dish that's easy to put together by Gary Rhodes

Eating healthy isn't all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat

This fish stew from northern France, sometimes called Marmite Dieppoise, is a great comfort food meal

Mussels are full of omega-3, iron and protein - try yours cooked in red pesto and wine

Steaming fresh 'moules' make the perfect sharing bowl - flavour with sweet cider, herbs and garlic

Creamy coconut broth with plump orange mussels makes an easy but impressive starter for two

Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends

These rich tartlets, made with parmesan pastry, make a glamorous dinner party starter – perfect for Christmas or New Year

Mussels are a real treat, but excellent value and sustainable. Serve this simple dish with crusty bread for a special meal for two

Expand your seafood horizons - this recipe for mussels is not as difficult as you might think

A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips

This is a great little dish for entertaining as you can pre-cook and stuff the mussels several hours ahead of serving

For the ultimate dîner à deux, dip into Jean-Christophe Novelli's dramatic seafood dish

A make-ahead mildly spicy alternative to traditional fish pie that makes an ideal casual dinner party dish

A healthy fish stew which takes just 30 minutes

A cold weather treat for two, make sure you choose nice big mussels to make it worth the effort