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

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

The slight spice of mild curry powder enhances rather than overpowers the mussels in this pasta dish - great budget treat for two

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

Team the bold flavours of mussels and chorizo with mellow cannellini beans and cavolo nero for a tasty, light meal. Ideal for a romantic evening

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

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

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

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

Combine mussels with leeks, sherry, white wine, double cream, garlic and parsley to make this Spanish-themed dish. It makes a great starter or light lunch

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

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

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

Give shellfish a Thai makeover with chilli, ginger, lemongrass and coconut milk. Try it as a starter or fish course when hosting a romantic dinner for two

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

You can't go wrong with mussels cooked in white wine. Make your own garlic butter flavoured with herbs and smoked paprika for the toasts, too – it's so easy

Serve this rustic take on moules marinière in its foil package fresh from the barbecue. Partner the mussels with crusty bread to mop up the creamy sauce

This rustic fish broth is perfect for entertaining. Use sustainable white fish such as haddock and add to a saffron-flavoured light sauce

Baste your fish in brown butter then steam with shellfish, peas, cider and zesty lemon

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

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

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from Italy. It works really well here with either hake or cod, creating a colourful and flavoursome dish that's great for entertaining

A healthy fish stew which takes just 30 minutes

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

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

Similar to an American po' boy, these battered mussel morsels aren't your average sub filling. Great as a party snack or an alternative fish supper

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

Tuck into this Portuguese-inspired dish with mussels and prawns. It's healthy, low in calories, and provides three of your 5-a-day, along with iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre

Choose the freshest ingredients for a world-class paella with our ultimate recipe. Serve this classic Spanish seafood dish in the pan to impress your guests

Try our version of paella, made with a combination of meat and seafood. With king prawns, mussels, chorizo and chicken, every forkful is a treat that's reminiscent of Spanish holidays