Steamed Mussels With Fennel And Sun Dried Tomatoes

Name: Steamed Mussels With Fennel And Sun Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 shallots, sliced thin; 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 8 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin; 3/4 cup fresh parsley, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon); 2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded; fresh lemon zest (from 1 lemon); baguette, sliced

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 shallots, sliced thin
1 fennel bulb, sliced thin
5 garlic cloves, minced
8 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced thin
3/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
fresh lemon zest (from 1 lemon)
baguette, sliced

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat and cook the shallots, fennel, and garlic until the fennel is softened (lower heat if garlic starts to burn).
2
Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup of the parsley, white wine, and lemon juice.
3
Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
4
Increase heat to medium and add the mussels; cover and cook until the shells open, about 7 to 10 minutes.
5
Transfer mussels, with a slotted spoon, to a serving bowl, discarding any that do not open.
6
Whisk the lemon zest and cream into the saucepan and pour over mussels; garnish with remaining parsley and serve.
7
Serve with baguette slices.

274

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 shallots, sliced thin, 1 fennel bulb, sliced thin, 5 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels With Fennel And Sun Dried Tomatoes 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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Steamed Mussels With Fennel And Sun Dried Tomatoes

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