Clean <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of mussels under running water. Add them to a large saucepan over high heat. Cover the pan and cook until the shells are open

Strain the mussels and discard the liquid

Let the mussels cool down and remove them from the shells. Discard the shells

Coat the mussels in <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of semola rimacinata flour mixed with salt to taste

Fill half of a pan with vegetable oil and bring it to <temperature>170<unit>°C</unit></temperature> over high heat. If you don't have a thermometer, test the oil by adding a piece of any vegetable. It will be ready when small and continuous bubbles form

Reduce the heat to medium and fry the mussels until crispy. Drain them on paper towel

Transfer to a bowl. The Fried Mussels are ready

Enjoy them with the sauce of your choice!