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A Coastal B.C. Gem!
B.C.’s coastal waters provide a great location to grow shellfish, especially Vancouver Island, the Georgia Basin, and the Sunshine Coast.
About:
Mussels mature into a marketable size over an 18-to-36-month period in deep-water tenures where they are suspended in mesh socks.
Most Common Varieties:
- Blue Mussel (M. edulis)
- Gallo Mussel (M. Galloprovincialis)
Did you know?
- 52% of B.C. shellfish is grown in the Comox Valley.
- The Western Ridged Mussel, Gonidea angulate (Lea) is the rarest type of mussel in B.C.
- Freshwater mussels live in both rivers and lakes.
Recipes that use Mussels or other B.C. commodities
Sear Ling Cod on Shellfish Vierge
Dinner1 serving1 hour20 minsMussels and Kelp Pappardelle
Dinner4 servings40 minsCoal Roasted Beets
Dinner2 servings1 hour
