Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Name: Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
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; 0.5 cup white wine; 0.25 cup ouzo; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded; 0.33333334326744 cup fresh basil leaves, torn; salt to taste

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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.

Recipe by DJ Williams

Updated on August 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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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
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
salt to taste

Directions

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.
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.
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 Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 7g	37%
Cholesterol 76mg	25%
Sodium 245mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 16g
Vitamin C 28mg	142%
Calcium 125mg	10%
Iron 16mg	89%
Potassium 834mg	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.