Mussels with Pancetta and Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Mussels with Pancetta and Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1 celery rib, finely chopped; 1/2 fennel bulb, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup dry white wine; 48 mussels, scrubbed; 1 1/4 cups fish stock, or 3/4 cup clam juice plus 1/2 cup of water; 1/2 cup creme fraiche; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup packed parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons marjoram leaves; Pinch of crushed red pepper; Kosher salt; Crusty bread, for serving

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 fennel bulb, chopped
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3/4 cup dry white wine
48 mussels, scrubbed
1 1/4 cups fish stock, or 3/4 cup clam juice plus 1/2 cup of water
1/2 cup creme fraiche
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup packed parsley leaves
2 tablespoons marjoram leaves
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
Crusty bread, for serving

1
In a large enameled cast-iron casserole, heat the oil.
2
Add the pancetta and cook over moderately low heat until crisp, 5 minutes.
3
Add the onion, celery, fennel and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, 7 minutes.
4
Stir in the wine and simmer over moderately high heat until almost all of the liquid is evaporated, 3 minutes.
5
Add the mussels and stock and bring to a simmer; cover and cook until the mussels open, 4 minutes.
6
Stir in the creme fraiche.
7
Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice, parsley, marjoram and crushed red pepper.
8
Season with salt and transfer to bowls.
9
Serve with crusty bread.

395

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 4 ounces pancetta or bacon, finely chopped, 1/2 red onion, finely chopped, 1 celery rib, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussels with Pancetta and Creme Fraiche 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.

Mussels with Pancetta and Creme Fraiche

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