What are the best tips for cooking mussels?

Discard any that won't close when tapped. Discard any that don't open after cooking. Cook fast — they're done in minutes.

What internal temperature should mussels reach?

Mussels should reach Shells open = done for safe consumption.

Steam at 3–5 min. White wine, garlic, shallots. Done when shells open.

Roast at 10–8 min. Sheet pan in single layer. Discard unopened.

Grill at 4–6 min. Direct on grates. Remove as they pop open.

protein

Cleaned and debearded, about 1 lb

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Safe Internal Temp

Shells open = done

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High heat, lid on3–5 min

✎ White wine, garlic, shallots. Done when shells open.