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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪36gProtein
🌾15gCarbs
🥑8gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🦐 Shellfish

Cockles and Mussels

How to order / say it
Say it Cóisirí agus Moilisc — [KAW-shee-ree eh-GUS MO-lisk]
Order I'd like the Cockles and Mussels, please.
Locally Ba mhaith liom na Cóisirí agus Moilisc, le do thoil.
Say locally

A traditional Irish seafood dish featuring cockles and mussels.

Why try it?

This dish celebrates Dublin's rich maritime heritage, often associated with the lyrics of 'Molly Malone'. It's a reminder of the city's coastal bounty and the historical reliance on seafood.

How it tastes

Briny and fresh, with tender, plump seafood that carries a slight sweetness. Aromatic herbs and butter enhance its natural flavors, served often with crusty bread.

Origin & History — first documented: 1700

Dating back to the 1700s, this dish was a popular street food among Dublin's working class, highlighting the accessible and abundant seafood of the region.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🦐 200 g cockles
  • 🦐 300 g mussels
  • 🍷 100 ml white wine
  • 🧄 20 g garlic
  • 🌿 20 g parsley
  • 🥛 50 g butter

Method

  1. 1 Clean and rinse the shellfish well.
  2. 2 Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant.
  3. 3 Add cockles and mussels; pour in white wine.
  4. 4 Steam until shells open and garnish with parsley.

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