Description

Caviale Half Shell Mussels is half shell mussels from Maxim Food, available online with chilled delivery as part of our seafood cocktail range. Indulge in the pure taste of the ocean with Caviale Half Shell Mussels, a premium seafood delicacy that brings restaurant-quality freshness straight to your table. Carefully harvested and frozen at peak freshness, these mussels retain their delicate flavor, tender texture, and nutritional value, ensuring a consistently high standard with every serving. Conveniently presented on the half shell, they are not only quick and easy to prepare but also offer an elegant presentation that’s perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions.

What you get

Brand: Caviale
Packaging: Vacuum packed, handled cold

How much do you need

See the pack details above to judge the quantity.

Storage and thawing

Keep frozen at -18°C until you need it — up to six months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, never at room temperature, and never refreeze a piece that has fully thawed.

How to cook half shell mussels

Steam in a covered pan with garlic, onion and a splash of liquid for 5-7 minutes. Discard any that stay closed after cooking. For species background and seasonality see the FAO species profile.

Bought together with

Looking at what Maxim Food customers actually order, the items most often bought with this in the same delivery are Caviale Seafood Mix 400gm and Soly Calamari Strips 400gm. Putting them in one order moves you toward the free-delivery threshold at EGP 2,500 instead of paying the EGP 59 fee twice.

Delivery and timing

Delivery is EGP 59, and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more. You pick one of three windows at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. Orders placed before 5 PM go out the same day, seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours. We deliver across Cairo and Giza, including New Cairo, Rehab, Madinaty, Shorouk, Obour, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Mokattam, Sheikh Zayed, October, Mohandessin, Dokki and Haram. Available delivery windows depend on your area. Full zone detail is on the shipping and delivery page.

If something goes wrong

Check the box in front of the courier. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full. Details on the returns policy page.

For restaurants and hotels

Maxim Food supplies half shell mussels wholesale to restaurants, hotels, sushi bars and catering companies in Egypt, with tiered pricing by volume and a standing weekly schedule that lets the grades and cuts you need be reserved in advance. Send your weekly requirement and delivery area through the seafood wholesale in Egypt page for a quote within one working day.

Why buy it from Maxim Food

Maxim Food is ISO 22000 and HACCP certified for food safety, approved by the Egyptian National Food Safety Authority (NFSA), is a member of ESSA, the European Salmon Smokers Association, and runs its own processing and cold-storage facility in Egypt. That means this half shell mussels is received, prepared and packed under one roof with no middlemen, and the cold chain is documented at every step. Origin, grade and preparation are printed on the pack itself, and you can review our certifications at any time.

Frequently asked questions

How many people does one pack of half shell mussels serve?

Allow 180-200g per person for a main course and 80g for a starter. The pack details are listed above.

Is delivery free for half shell mussels?

The price shown on this page is current. Delivery is EGP 59 and free on orders of EGP 2,500 or more.

When will half shell mussels be delivered?

Order before 5 PM and it goes out the same day. You pick the window at checkout: 11-2, 3-6 or 6-9. We deliver seven days a week. Sharwa bulk packs ship within 48 hours.

What if half shell mussels arrives with a problem?

Check the box in front of the courier before he leaves. If anything arrives thawed, damaged or wrong, report it within two days and we replace it. Where the problem is serious we refund in full.

What is the difference between freshly frozen and chilled half shell mussels?

Freshly frozen means it was frozen at source within hours of the catch, which holds texture better than fish kept on ice for days. Chilled has never been frozen and must be used within 48 hours. Both are safe; it depends on when you will cook it.

Order now — same-day delivery on orders placed before 5 PM.

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