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Steamed Mussels In Fennel Pernod Broth

This Steamed Mussels In Fennel Pernod Broth recipe uses Olive Oil, Julienne Onions, and Garlic. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp
• 1 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

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   In a large sauté pan heat the olive oil.

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   When the oil is hot, sauté the fennel, onions and shallots for 2 minutes.

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   Add the garlic.

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   Remove the sauté pan from the heat and add the Pernod.

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   Place the sauté pan back on the heat and flame the vegetables for 1 minute.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Stir in the tomatoes and wine and bring the liquid to a simmer.

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   Add the mussels and parsley, cover and steam the mussels until all of the shells have opened, about 4 minutes.

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   Discard any mussels that do not open their shell.

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    Remove the mussels and let the broth cook for 2 minutes.

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    Season the broth with salt and pepper, if needed.

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    Remove the broth from the heat.

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    Divide the mussels between two large shallow bowls.

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    Spoon the broth over the mussels.

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    Serve the mussels with the crusty bread.

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    Yields: 2 servings

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    Recipe from “Emeril’s New New Orleans Cooking”

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    Reproduced by permission from William Morrow & Company Inc.