Mussels With Ipa, Fennel And Apple Recipe

Name: Mussels With Ipa, Fennel And Apple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices of good quality bacon, cut into lardon; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 shallot, diced; 1 bulb fennel, halved and finely sliced; 1 tart apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 1/4 cup apple cider or juice; 1/2 cup IPA (floral IPAs with citrus notes work best here); 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 pinch red pepper flake; 1 pound mussels, cleaned

Servings: persons

1
Place the bacon lardon in a cool 3-quart sautee pan. Render the lardon over medium heat until the bacon is browned. Remove the lardon with a slotted spoon and set aside. Remove all but 1 tbsp of the rendered bacon fat.
2
Sautee the fennel and apple until they begin to soften. Add shallot and garlic and sautee for 1 minute.
3
Deglaze the pan with the apple cider, scraping any remaining bacon bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the IPA and bring to an aggressive simmer.
4
Add the mussels to the pan and place the lid on. Steam the mussels for 2 to 3 minutes, until they begin to open.
5
Remove the mussels from the pan and place into the serving dish. Reduce the pan sauce to the desired consistency. Remove from the sauce heat, mount with butter, and season with salt and red pepper flake.
6
Pour the sauce over the mussels. Sprinkle the fried bacon lardon over top. Serve with a sliced baguette and the remaining IPA.

178

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices of good quality bacon, cut into lardon, 2 clove garlic, minced, 1 shallot, diced, 1 bulb fennel, halved and finely sliced, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Ipa, Fennel And Apple 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.

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Mussels With Ipa, Fennel And Apple

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