Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Pick good fresh and alive mussels for this dish, preferably Penn Cove. The fresher the better. This recipe is simply amazing in flavor. You will love it. Serve with a slice of bread.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bulb fennel – trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, cubed
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup ouzo
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • salt to taste

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until tender. Stir in fennel and tomato, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.

Step 2
Mix white wine, ouzo, and heavy cream into the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in mussels, 1/2 the basil, and salt.

Step 3
Cover saucepan, and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until the mussels have opened. Garnish with remaining basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

339
Calories
16g
Fat
21g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 339
% Daily Value *
Total Fat16g 20%
Saturated Fat7g 37%
Cholesterol76mg 25%
Sodium245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate21g 8%
Dietary Fiber3g 10%
Total Sugars9g
Protein16g
Vitamin C28mg 142%
Calcium125mg 10%
Iron16mg 89%
Potassium834mg 18%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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