can you freeze live mussels?

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can you freeze live mussels?

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Hi everyone i was wondering if you could freeze live mussels for later use? and how would you dethawe them if you can?
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Re: can you freeze live mussels?

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Sure, just defrost in room temp water, with added liquid fish vitamins.
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Re: can you freeze live mussels?

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Thanks for getting back so fast because i just came home with 2 bls of mussels and i just wanted to know because i hate buying only a few since they only last 3-4 days so thanks for the advice! :D
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Re: can you freeze live mussels?

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I use them all the time...I buy them fresh, freeze them, take one out and let it thaw, and serve it up. They're good puffer food, and they're cheap.
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i agree thanks for your info it helped me:)
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Re: can you freeze live mussels?

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Excellent choice of food.
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