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

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

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

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

Authentic Greek Moussaka

World Cuisine

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.

Nutritional Information

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

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 339.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.3g 33%

Carbohydrates: 21.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.7g 11%

Sugars: 9.3g

Fat: 15.7g 24%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 76.3mg 25%

Vitamin A Iu: 1680.1IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.5mg 42%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 28.3mg 47%

Folate: 50.5mcg 13%

Calcium: 125.1mg 13%

Iron: 16mg 89%

Magnesium: 38mg 14%

Potassium: 834mg 23%

Sodium: 245.3mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 141.2

*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.