Emeril's Mussels Recipe

Name: Emeril's Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 cup julienne yellow onions; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup julienne carrots; 1 cup julienne red bell pepper; 1 cup julienne fennel, (bulb part only); 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 4 cups white wine; Splash of Pernod; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves; 2 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debeared; Loaf of crusty French Bread

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup julienne yellow onions
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 cup julienne carrots
1 cup julienne red bell pepper
1 cup julienne fennel, (bulb part only)
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 cup fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 cups white wine
Splash of Pernod
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
2 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debeared
Loaf of crusty French Bread

1
In a large saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.
2
Add the onions.
3
Season with salt and pepper.
4
Saute for 2 minutes.
5
Add the carrots, peppers, and fennel.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Saute for 2 minutes.
8
Add the garlic and tomatoes, continue to saute for 1 minute.
9
Add the wine and bring the liquid to a simmer.
10
Cook for 2 minutes.
11
Add the Pernod and cream and bring the liquid to a boil.
12
Add the mussels.
13
Season with salt and pepper.
14
Cover with a lid.
15
Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until all of the shells have opened.
16
Remove from the heat and discard any shells that do not open.
17
Serve the mussels and liquid in a deep bowl.
18
Serve with crusty bread.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup julienne yellow onions, Salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Emeril's Mussels 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.

Emeril's Mussels

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