Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream Recipe
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Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

By: DJFoodie 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

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Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

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
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup ouzo
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • salt to taste

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 15.7g | Cholesterol: 76mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by PRINCESS20NY   view full review
If you are a mussel fan you will love this dish, it's also a great dish to impress your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2005 by Maggy   view full review
The recipe was great, easy to make and fabulous in flavor. I opted out out on the Ouzo, but it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2010 by CC♥'s2bake   view full review
At first I was skeptical about the mix of flavours in this recipe and couldn't imagine them...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2010 by MrsRPM   view full review
OUTSTANDING!!!!! I'd give this 10 stars if I could. I made exactly as written, and made sure...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2008 by JESSERS11581   view full review
This was my first attempt at preparing mussels, and they came out great. I love the broth! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2010 by MsLovely   view full review
Oh my god, this is the best mussels recipe that I've ever had. I put a little twist with this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 22, 2004 by BEACHEMPIRE   view full review
i'v made this recipe and it taste delicous and wonderfull
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 20, 2011 by Harriet Green   view full review
Mussels, what more can I say, I love them! This recipe was delightful and I like the ouzo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2010 by Kathi H.   view full review
Love, love, love these mussels! Did not use the fennel or ouzo, I thought my 7 year old might...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2011 by GNFSHN4   view full review
Excellent from top to bottom--cannot improve on this recipe

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