KAREN'S SMOOTH FRENCH MILK MUSSELS
These mussels have the taste of anise from the tarragon,chervil and further complemented with Pernod Ricard. Yes! You can use Absinthe or any liquor that has an anise flavor like Ouzo or Sambuca. Milk in the title is not only because of the cream but when you add ice cold water to the Ricard ( a pastis) it turns to a milky color. This pastis my Husband fell in Love with when we visited Paris. Made as an appetizer serving 6-10 people, be sure to have lots of crisp French bread to dip into the sauce. If you prefer to serve as a meal pour over cooked pasta with a nice side of salad. Serve with a pastis, Ricard of course! Named after a very special goddess on zaar. ;)
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Mussels
Time 40m
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat butter and oil in a very large pan over medium heat till bubbles stops. Add onions and saute for 3-5 minutes till translucent add garlic saute for 1 minute.
- Mix the herbs together and divide in half.
- Add wine, Pernod and 1/2 of the fresh herbs.
- Raise the heat up to high and place the mussels in toss, cover and cook for 2 1/2 minutes.
- Meanwhile have a even larger pan heating.
- After the mussels cooked for 2 1/2 minutes flip them into the hot pot and cook for 2 1/2 minutes more.
- Meanwhile place the other 1/2 of fresh herbs into a 1 cup measure with lemon zest, salt, pepper and flakes top with cream and stir.
- Toss into the mussel's the remove mussels, plating them.
- Cook sauce and reduce while plating the mussels.
- Pour sauce over mussels and garnish with fresh tarragon and lemon halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.2, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 138.4, Sodium 1128.7, Carbohydrate 19.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 46.1
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
#60-minutes-or-less #time-to-make #course #main-ingredient #cuisine #preparation #occasion #appetizers #main-dish #fruit #seafood #french #easy #european #dinner-party #finger-food #summer #stove-top #seasonal #inexpensive #mussels #citrus #lemon #shellfish #taste-mood #savory #equipment #presentation #served-hot
You'll also love
Jack Torres
[email protected]This recipe is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it.
Eric Evans
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Carla Longhurst
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat seafood. My kids loved the mussels and the sauce. I served it with some pasta and they ate it all up.
Rita Derboghossian
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of mussels. It turned out great! The tofu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with some steamed vegetables and it was a delicious meal.
Lauris Jurgutis
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I made this recipe with almond milk instead of regular milk. It turned out great! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with some gluten-free bread and it was a delicious meal.
Chmalik G
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mussels. I had some leftover mussels from a seafood boil and I made this dish with them. It turned out great! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.
Durjoy Money
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my mussels turned out perfect. They were plump and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.
Gabriel Contreras
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my mussels turned out rubbery. The sauce was good, but the mussels were inedible.
Shaikh Sahab
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The mussels are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is creamy and delicious. I served it with some pasta and it was a perfect meal.
Kellie H (Nola Twins n Fam)
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of white wine to the sauce and it really takes it up a notch.
Noureen Fatima
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with some steamed vegetables and it was a perfect meal.
Kabir Ibrahim
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was so good that I could have eaten it on its own. Will definitely be making this again.
Oluwaseun Nwosu
[email protected]This dish was a hit at my dinner party! The mussels were plump and juicy, and the sauce was rich and velvety. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.
svexe Ahmed
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with some crusty bread to soak up all the sauce. Will definitely be making this again.