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Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream
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Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

11 ingredients 15 min + 5 min 4 servings openrecipes
Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

"Pick good fresh and alive mussels for this dish, preferably Penn Cove. The fresher the better. This recipe is simply amazing in flavor. You will love it. Serve with a slice of bread."

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

392
Calories
28g
Protein
20g
Fat
24g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Fennel 1/2 bulb (87g) 27
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Basil 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 bulb fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 large tomato, cubed
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup ouzo
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • salt to taste

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