How to Use mussel in a Sentence

mussel

noun

• Lemons squeezed over a pile of shrimp and mussels on the grill.
  — Ashley Wong, WSJ, 7 July 2023
• The same goes for shellfish like mussels and clams—use the shells, ditch the meat.
  — Audrey Bruno, SELF, 8 Jan. 2019
• Use half to make the sherry mayo and the other half to make the dressing for the mussels.
  — Jim Webster, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2023
• Remove the mussels from their shells and chill in fridge.
  — Rebekah Evans, theweek, 19 Sep. 2024
• Just e0 feet away a pair of robin-sized birds bobbed and pecked on a pile of mussel shells.
  — Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2022
• The mussels and clams sauteed with sausage are amazing.
  — Jessi Virtusio, Post-Tribune, 5 June 2019
• Remove the pan from the heat and discard any mussels that have not opened.
  — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Apr. 2024
• The mussels came small and modest in their garlic and wine sauce.
  — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 14 Nov. 2019
• The kelp grows on a floating farm, along with mussels and pens full of steelhead trout.
  — Gary Dzen, BostonGlobe.com, 24 June 2018
• It should not be dressed with mussels and clams as dry as shellfish jerky.
  — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 17 Oct. 2019
• The snuffbox is the most widespread of the Epioblasma genus of mussels.
  — Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 15 Aug. 2024
• There, clad in a bib, the hungry use their hands to break apart crab legs and crawfish and dig deep to get the meat from clams and mussels.
  — cleveland, 10 Jan. 2020
• Add mussels and white wine, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  — Claire Perez, sun-sentinel.com, 30 Aug. 2019
• Also, the mussels can sense toxins and close their shells.
  — Seattle Times Staff, The Seattle Times, 23 June 2018
• Pro tip: Locals use empty shells as tongs to scoop up loose mussels from the broth.
  — Julia Buckley, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2019
• The wild mussel catch declined from 25 million pounds to a mere nine million over the past two decades.
  — Ellen Ruppel Shell, Scientific American, 1 May 2022
• On each slice, place 2-3 mussels, a piparra and a lemon slice.
  — Odette Williams, WSJ, 17 Feb. 2023
• Carter Newell owns and operates one of the most productive mussel farms in the state of Maine.
  — Ellen Ruppel Shell, Scientific American, 1 May 2022
• The heat is thought to have caused the largest local die-off of mussels in 15 years, raising fears for the broader ecosystem.
  — Julia Wick, latimes.com, 1 July 2019
• The dish is inspired by the flavors of paella, and suggests serving the mussels with a good bread to sop up all the juices.
  — Robin Currie, Philly.com, 5 July 2018
• Spadaro said the dark false mussels thrive in fresher waters.
  — Tim Prudente, baltimoresun.com, 11 July 2018
• The stew is bubbling hot and loaded with mussels, squid, shrimp, and fish in a thick, creamy yellow broth.
  — Caroline Shin, Bon Appétit, 13 Oct. 2023
• Climate change may start to play a big role into the fate of other mussel species, Ford said.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2021
• Then again, the rice fritters, mussels and a martini could be fun, too.
  — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2019
• Then add the clams and mussels, and finally, top with the remaining seaweed.
  — CBS News, 6 July 2019
• Seafood: Seafood like oysters, clams, and mussels contain high amounts of heme iron.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Aug. 2023
• Freshwater mussels are the silent superstars of rivers and streams across the world.
  — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 17 Dec. 2019
• The seafood options range from a tasty lobster roll filled with huge chunks of Maine lobster to cioppino with mussels, clams, shrimp and the catch of the day.
  — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 8 Feb. 2024
• Build your own boil with choices such as shrimp, mussels, clams and lobster tail.
  — Nancy Ngo, Twin Cities, 25 July 2019
• Serve with a pot of mussels, or with swordfish slathered in olive oil or a rice pilaf with mango chutney.
  — Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 13 Nov 2024