RECIPE:
Blåskjell
Steamed mussels in white wine
Steam them, grill them, or use them in fish soup.
Mussels are the fast food of the sea. Affordable, easy to cook, but at the same time a summer delicacy for Norwegians.
Mussels are the taste of summer, of lazy days spent on the coast, and refreshing drinks. What a treat!
You can purchase fresh mussels in nets at well-stocked supermarkets. It's extra fun to catch them yourself! But remember to check if it's safe to eat the local mussels before setting out.
In Norway, harvesting mussels is so popular that we even have a forecast that shows where and when it's safe.
(Always check local conditions, as mussels can be poisonous.)
Mussels are abundant along the entire Norwegian coast. The largest deposits are found north of the Trondheim Fjord, in protected areas and in fjord areas containing brackish water.