Fruits of the Sea

I recently spent a week traveling along the French Riviera where there is an abundance of seafood. Almost every restaurant serves a dish called moules-frites, which is simply mussels and french fries. The most common way the mussels are served is "moules marinieres". The mussels are steamed with a broth of white wine and shallots. I do not like mussels mainly because of their texture but decided to give them a try. Also moules-frites is usually the least expensive item on a seafood menu so that was another incentive. After a couple of mussels I came to the conclusion that they are just a food I do not like. If I am going to eat a mollusk I prefer scallops, especially scallops provencal.