Steamed Mussels with Fennel, Tomatoes, Ouzo, and Cream

Fresh mussels are steamed in a cream broth flavored with fennel, tomato, and Greek ouzo.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 339 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large tomato, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 bulb fennel - trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup white wine
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 cup ouzo
• 0.33333334326744 cup fresh basil leaves, torn

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in shallots and garlic, and cook until tender. Stir in fennel and tomato, and continue cooking about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Mix white wine, ouzo, and heavy cream into the saucepan, and bring to a boil. Gradually stir in mussels, 1/2 the basil, and salt.

Step 3

Cover saucepan, and continue cooking about 5 minutes, until the mussels have opened. Garnish with remaining basil to serve.