Carrabba'S Mussels " Cozze Bianco" Recipe

Name: Carrabba'S Mussels " Cozze Bianco"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups mussels; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons Pernod or 2 tablespoons other licorice liqueur; 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 lemon, juice and pulp of; Lemon Butter Sauce(use 3/4 cup); 1/4 cup real butter; 2 tablespoons yellow onions, minced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons dry white wine; kosher salt; white pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons cold butter

Servings: persons

4 cups mussels
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons Pernod or 2 tablespoons other licorice liqueur
1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
1/2 lemon, juice and pulp of
Lemon Butter Sauce(use 3/4 cup)
1/4 cup real butter
2 tablespoons yellow onions, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons dry white wine
kosher salt
white pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons cold butter

1
Mussels:
2
Soak mussels in cold water for 8 min; scrub with stiff brush and remove beard with sharp knife;rinse mussels again in cold water.
3
Heat oil in a skillet; add mussels; cover and cook until shells begin to open, about 2 - 6 minutes.
4
Add onion and garlic; toss to mix; cook, covered, for 1 minute.
5
Add Pernod, basil,lemon juice and lemon butter sauce; cook for 45 seconds.
6
Discard any mussels that did not open. Serve in deep bowl.
7
Lemon Butter Sauce:
8
Melt butter over low heat;remove from heat and let sit until the milk solids settle to the bottom; skim the clear butter from the top; discard the sediment.
9
Saute onion and garlic in 2 tbs of the clarified butter until transparent.
10
Stir in lemon juice and white wine and season with salt and pepper.
11
Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce liquid.
12
Remove from heat and swirl in cold butter until sauce is smooth and butter is melted.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups mussels, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons yellow onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Carrabba'S Mussels " Cozze Bianco" falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Carrabba'S Mussels " Cozze Bianco"

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