Best 6 Steamed Mussels With Fennel Tomato Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the shores of the Mediterranean with our tantalizing steamed mussels recipe, a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to seaside bliss. Dive into the depths of this seafood delight, where plump and succulent mussels mingle with the aromatic essence of fennel and the vibrant acidity of tomatoes. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, a true testament to the culinary wonders of the sea.

In this article, we present a collection of steamed mussels recipes that showcase the versatility of this humble ingredient. From classic preparations to innovative twists, our recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Discover the simplicity of our basic steamed mussels recipe, where the natural brininess of the mussels takes center stage. Elevate your culinary skills with our fennel and tomato variation, where the anise-like notes of fennel and the tangy sweetness of tomatoes create a harmonious balance of flavors.

For those seeking a touch of indulgence, our white wine and garlic steamed mussels recipe offers a luxurious experience. The heady aroma of white wine and the savory depth of garlic elevate the mussels to new heights of flavor. And for a taste of the Orient, our Asian-inspired steamed mussels recipe incorporates the vibrant flavors of ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil, creating a dish that is both exotic and comforting.

With detailed instructions and helpful tips, our steamed mussels recipes guarantee a successful culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, you'll find everything you need to create a memorable seafood feast. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and prepare to indulge in the delectable world of steamed mussels.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH FENNEL, TOMATOES, OUZO, AND CREAM



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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.

Provided by DJFoodie

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Greek

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

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
½ cup white wine
¼ cup ouzo
½ cup heavy cream
4 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
salt to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 76.3 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 9.3 g

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH FENNEL AND OUZO



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds cultivated mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored and thinly sliced
1 ripe beefsteak tomato, diced
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup ouzo
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Grilled bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over high heat on the grates of the grill. Stir in shallots and garlic and cook until tender. Stir in fennel and tomato, and continue cooking about 5 minutes. Add white wine and ouzo and reduce by half. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in mussels, 1/2 the basil and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook until the mussels are open, discarding any that do not. Stir in the remaining basil and serve in large bowls with grilled bread.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH ORANGE, FENNEL, AND GARLIC



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Categories     Garlic     Shellfish     Steam     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Orange     Mussel     Fennel     White Wine     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as an hors d'oeuvre

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 navel orange
2 large garlic cloves, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt
2 shallots, chopped fine (about 1/3 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel bulb (sometimes called anise)
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 pound mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards pulled off
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • With a vegetable peeler remove three 3-by-1/2-inch strips orange zest. Cut remaining peel and pith from orange with a sharp knife and discard. Cut out fruit sections from between membranes, discarding membranes, and finely chop enough fruit to measure 1/3 cup, reserving remaining fruit for another use.
  • In a large saucepan cook garlic paste, shallots, chopped fennel, and fennel seeds in butter over moderate heat, stirring, until chopped fennel is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in wine and zest and boil 1 minute. Add broth and return to a boil. Add mussels and cook, covered with a tight-fitting lid, over high heat, checking them every minute, 3 to 8 minutes, transferring them as they open with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl. (Discard any mussels that are unopened after 8 minutes.)
  • Stir into broth chopped orange, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste and spoon over mussels.

MUSSELS WITH CREAM, FENNEL, AND WHITE WINE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Seafood     Mussel     Winter     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
1 cup chopped fresh fennel bulb
2 shallots, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
3 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped fennel, shallots, garlic and fennel seeds. Sauté until fennel is tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and cream and boil until liquid thickens, about 10 minutes. Add mussels. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Divide mussels among 6 shallow bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Ladle broth over and serve.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH FENNEL & TOMATO RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-10847

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 large cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 bulb fennel (with some fronds), halved and thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, very thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup dry vermouth or white wine
1 (28 ounce) can San Marzano plum tomatoes, crushed lightly by hand
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, roughly chopped
2 pounds mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed well and beards pulled off
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the garlic and fennel; cook until just soft and fragrant, about 4 minutes. Add the carrots and season with salt and pepper; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the carrots are just soft, about 4 minutes. Add the vermouth and boil to reduce slightly. Add the tomatoes and tarragon, then cover the pot and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup water and the mussels. Raise the heat to high, cover and cook until the mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. (Check halfway through and transfer any open mussels to a serving bowl.) Transfer all the mussels to a serving bowl, discarding any that do not open. Season the sauce with pepper and, if needed, salt, and pour over the mussels. Serve with the bread. HOW TO CUT "BULB FENNELL" Stand the fennel bulb upright (stems pointing up. Cut down through the bulb, cutting it in half, along the stem line. In other words, you'll be cutting each stem in half as part of the cut. Now look at the inside of the bulb you've exposed. See that triangular thing starting at the bottom of the bulb and pointing upwards? That's the core, which is rock-hard. Cut it out of both halves of the bulb. Now lay each half cut-side-down, stems facing right (or left, and make thin slices. What is "thin"? Try for 1/16" thick, but realize that you can't cut it too thin, and anything 1/8" or thinner is plenty thin enough

FENNEL-STEAMED MUSSELS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 fennel bulb (about 1 pound), trimmed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
1/2 cup Pernod or Ricard (or 4 star anise)
1 cup chopped tomatoes, if desired (canned are fine, drained first)
1 sprig tarragon, if desired
At least 4 pounds large mussels, well washed

Steps:

  • Place the oil in a large pot and turn the heat to medium; 1 minute later, add the garlic, fennel, fennel seeds, liqueur, and tomatoes and tarragon if you're using them. Bring to a boil, cook for about 1 minute. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and turn the heat to high.
  • Cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, 5 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove the mussels and fennel to a serving bowl, then strain any liquid over them and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 572, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 56 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1362 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams

Tips for Cooking Perfect Steamed Mussels with Fennel and Tomato:

- Choose fresh, high-quality mussels. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have a shiny, dark blue-black shell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have cracked shells. - Clean the mussels thoroughly before cooking. Use a stiff brush to scrub away any dirt or debris from the shells. Rinse the mussels under cold water and remove any beards (the stringy fibers that protrude from the shells). - Use a large pot or Dutch oven to steam the mussels. This will allow the mussels to cook evenly and prevent them from overcrowding. - Add flavorful ingredients to the steaming liquid. The recipe in the article calls for fennel, tomato, garlic, and white wine. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as thyme, oregano, or saffron. - Steam the mussels over medium-high heat until the shells open. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook the mussels, as this will make them tough and chewy. - Serve the steamed mussels immediately with crusty bread or crackers for dipping. You can also add a drizzle of olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Steamed mussels with fennel and tomato is a quick, easy, and delicious seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a flavorful and impressive meal that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both healthy and satisfying, give this steamed mussels recipe a try!

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