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

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Apr 23, 2009

If you are a mussel fan you will love this dish, it's also a great dish to impress your guests. Looks and tastes complicated, but it really isn't :). I would suggest making sure that when you add the fennel it is very thinly sliced, and after dropping the fennel into the pan, test it with a fork and don't add the other ingredients until the fennel has become a bit soft. Muscles are delicate and the sauce should be too so as to complement them with a delicate sauce as well. The first time I made this the fennel was still as crispy and I had realized my mistake. The second time I let the fennel cook a bit and all around it came out spectacular. A+

—PRINCESS20NY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 09, 2010

Made these twice, the first batch wasn't so great. The ouzo was too much. The second batch minus the ouzo were much better.

—Tracey

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44 Ratings

Jan 26, 2005

The recipe was great, easy to make and fabulous in flavor. I opted out out on the Ouzo, but it still tasted great and I've made it several times since. Happy Cooking!

—Maggy

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Feb 02, 2010

At first I was skeptical about the mix of flavours in this recipe and couldn't imagine them marrying well with mussels, but it was amazing. (I followed the recipe exactly and used the fresh live mussels). Twelve out of the twelve I served it to loved it. It deserves five stars. Ingredients are easy to come by, it is quick to prepare, and is an easy one to impress with!

—CC♥'s2bake

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May 31, 2008

This was my first attempt at preparing mussels, and they came out great. I love the broth! Didn't use the ouzo, though. I think the anise flavor would have been a little overpowering. I just substituted more white wine, and it was excellent.

—JESSERS11581

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Sep 15, 2010

Oh my god, this is the best mussels recipe that I've ever had. I put a little twist with this recipe,because I wasn't able to find the ouzo in the local market.So I added some Jagermeilser because it has the same licuouis taste like the ouzo and I also added some fresh cilantro. You will have people begging for this dish.ouzo is a greek liquier

—MsLovely

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Jul 21, 2010

OUTSTANDING!!!!! I'd give this 10 stars if I could. I made exactly as written, and made sure that I sauteed the fennel for awhile before adding the other ingredients, as per other reviews. Don't worry about too much licorice taste. It all mellows out and you are left with a simply superb dish that is 5 star worthy....TRULY!!!!

—MrsRPM

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Jun 20, 2011

Mussels, what more can I say, I love them! This recipe was delightful and I like the ouzo touch. Nothing can go wrong with steaming mussels in any ingredients of your choice, I use varied recipes and always enjoy the soup which the mussel water helps to improve. As children in France we used the shells as spoons to eat the steamed mussels and the soup. It has to be mentioned that unopened shells MUST be discarded. Tip; I steam mussels (and clams) in a covered WOK, allows them to spread and steam better.

—Harriet Green

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Nutrition

Calories
286 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
15.7 g
5%

Cholesterol
76 mg
25%

Fat
15.7 g
24%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
16.3 g
33%

Sodium
245 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 286
** Calories from Fat: 141

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 15.7g 24 %
** Saturated Fat 7.4g 37 %
** Cholesterol 76mg 25 %
** Sodium 245mg 10 %
** Potassium 834mg 23 %
** Total Carbohydrates 15.7g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
** Protein 16.3g 33 %
** Sugars 3.8g
** Vitamin A 34 %
** Vitamin C 47 %
** Calcium 16 %
** Iron 160 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 42 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 14 %
** Folate 28 %

* 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.