Thanks everybody for your very quick and very Delishish replies. I have only one problem now and it is my mistake, When I bought the Mussles from the shop, I bought them home and put them in the freezer ( OHooo is that a mistake ), I am only asking as every one has commented on the discarding of ones that dont open or close, If I have frozen them, they would all be dead anyway, Is it possible to still use them, or should I throw them out and buy some fresh the day I want to prepare them. I am a Clutze sometimes.
Thanks for your help again.

Spiritwolf - chuck them.

Sorry.

I wouldn't take any chances - it's not worth it.

But for the next time:

Some say NEVER freeze them - others say you can par-boil in the shell or out of the shell first. Some say shuck and freeze in their liquid.

And once they are opened - use within 2 days.


My personal opinion - only use fresh.

Yeah, I agree, I would toss them out. You have to be very careful when it comes to shellfish as they contaminate quickly.

When I worked in a seafood restaurant, the mussel delivery would come it, we would bag them, and then put them under ice (in a bin, not a refrigerator) and they would last at least a week that way. Never leave them in plastic in your fridge. Best bet, get a cooler and pour a bag or two of ice on the bottom, add the mussels, and cover with another bag of ice (so they don't sit under water).

Spiritwolf,
Please follow Mama & Jafo's advice on tossing them out. The very closest I ever came to death have been 2 bouts with food poisioning, both times from seafood Once Oysters (cooked Rockefeller style) and Once tuna casserole! That is the worst sick in the world, and if it doesn't kill you, well I made peace with God and was ready to go. It is serious!
CCCathy

By the way that Seville Style Paella recipe well I am most asuredley going to make that!

Thank You everybody, They are in the bin already, I dont want to take any chances, not for me, and not for the kids. I will buy fresh when I work out how I am going to cook them, But I must say, that the Paella recipe is a goer for me I think, It sounds so good, its a must try, Thank You all again.
Have a great week-end.