East River Shellfish Inc

East River Shellfish Inc Providing Fresh, high quality mussels for over 30 years.

09/01/2026

20 to 24 individual PEI Mussels = 1 pound.

1 lb of mussels = 1 typical serving.

1 serving = 18 grams of protein.

Most of our fave recipes call for 2 lbs of mussels.

Just counting the mussels alone, these recipes have 36 grams of protein!

Now that's some tasty math!

08/30/2026

HOW TO STORE MUSSELS

Picked up mussels but won't be cooking them at home right away?

Or you couldn't finish what you did cook up?

Not a problem as we have all the easy tips for storing PEI Mussels at home here >> https://peimussel.com/how-to-store/

As for adding PEI Mussels to your grocery list... well, that should be a given. :)

08/22/2026

THE STEAM KNOWS!

PEI Mussels typically take 7 minutes to cook once you crank your element to high, and remember there's no peeking during this time, as it will let all the heat/steam out.

But if you happen to lose track of the time, a trick is to watch the steam! When it starts coming out from under the lid, simply count to 15, and once you hit 15 seconds, the mussels will be done. Next, remove from the heat and let rest for a minute with the lid still on. Then... enjoy!

Cooking mussels at home is ridiculously easy, as you really only need to be able to make steam! ;)

08/08/2026

And enjoy – it’s that easy! Be sure to dip each mussel in the broth or melted butter, and use that crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth.

07/26/2026

MUSSELS 101 - LONGLINES

PEI Mussels grow in mussel socks that are hand tied onto thick lines attached to anchored or moored buoy rope; this is called the longline system.

The longline system keeps the socked mussels suspended in our nutrient-rich waters – mussels never touch the ocean floor, preventing grit and sediment accumulation.

Mussel farmers continually head out to monitor growth, keep the mussels protected, and add increased flotations to the longline system to keep the socks suspended above the bottom as they increase in size and weight.

For more mussel info, check out > https://peimussel.com/mussels-101

07/12/2026

'MUSSEL UP' YOUR PROTEIN

There are 18 grams of protein per serving of PEI Mussels. That’s the good, natural protein loaded with important amino acids.

To see how mussels stack up as a healthy meal option, visit >> https://peimussel.com/protein-nutrition

And a bonus – PEI Mussels are ridiculously delicious too!

Yeah, we're flexing right now. ;)

07/03/2026

PEI Mussels 'Shell-fie' Contest - Win a trip to Prince Edward Island

06/19/2026

We felt it was time to re-share this 'did-you-know' post from our friends at Caudle's Catch Seafood that highlights a few reasons why are 'shell-tastic'.

Perhaps it's time you add mussels to your weekend shopping list and get cooking with us! :)

06/08/2026

It wasn't until the 1970s that mussels started being farmed here in Prince Edward Island.

Since then, the mussel industry has become a vital sector of PEI's rural economy, representing 80% of Canadian mussel production!

Oh and as for the pic -- yeah, YUM! :)

06/07/2026

DID-YOU-KNOW...

Our PEI mussel farmers collect mussel seeds in the wild, sort them, grade them, place them into socks, and then bring the mussels back to the water.

They maintain the mussels for over a year or so until they've grown to market size. Once harvested, they are stripped from their socks, de-clumped, cleaned, have their beards removed, and are visually inspected.

And all of this is done very gently to protect our world-famous mussels before they reach your plates!

Address

10 Macdonald Road
Charlottetown, PE
C1B1P9

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

9026290484

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