KAREN'S SMOOTH FRENCH MILK MUSSELS

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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

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh French tarragon
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/8 cup chopped fresh chervil
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup licorice-flavored liquor (We favor Pernod Ricard)
5 lbs fresh live mussels, cleaned (Costco has wonderful one that need hardly any cleaning)
salt and pepper
red pepper flakes
1 lemon, zest
1/2 cup cream

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

Krfanfakhera Aa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Marsh Zozy
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Laura Rothrock
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


France Kishe
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Janotoia Peterson
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Sheeba Latif
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Md shahidul Islam sobuj
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Ehsanullah Ahmadzai
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Byaruhanga Isacc
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Balkis afolabi
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Zain
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


RosenthalDawnlee LeeDawn
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I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Eric Spencer
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The mussels are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Dalya Elgamal
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I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Akon Akalicious
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This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I loved the flavor of the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Chuck
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Popy Aktar
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This dish was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


crazy GamErs
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I'm so glad I did! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Mzwandile Ntandoyenkosi
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The mussels are cooked to perfection and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the sauce.


Almight Mudzanani
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My family loved this dish! I made it for a special occasion and everyone raved about it. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


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