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Karens Smooth French Milk Mussels

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Ingredients

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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

Nutritional information

506.2
Calories
207 g
Calories From Fat
23.1 g
Total Fat
8.5 g
Saturated Fat
138.4 mg
Cholesterol
1128.7 mg
Sodium
19.6 g
Carbs
0.8 g
Dietary Fiber
1.7 g
Sugars
46.1 g
Protein
292g
Serving Size

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Karens 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. ;)

    • 60 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    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 ;), During ZWT, I found myself the proud owner of some extra mussels, and I’m so glad I over bought for my Spain recipe! These are delicious! If I ever find a deal on mussels, I’ll definitely make this again Thanks for sharing!


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    Steps

    1
    Done

    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.

    2
    Done

    Mix the Herbs Together and Divide in Half.

    3
    Done

    Add Wine, Pernod and 1/2 of the Fresh Herbs.

    4
    Done

    Raise the Heat Up to High and Place the Mussels in Toss, Cover and Cook For 2 1/2 Minutes.

    5
    Done

    Meanwhile Have a Even Larger Pan Heating.

    6
    Done

    After the Mussels Cooked For 2 1/2 Minutes Flip Them Into the Hot Pot and Cook For 2 1/2 Minutes More.

    7
    Done

    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.

    8
    Done

    Toss Into the Mussel's the Remove Mussels, Plating Them.

    9
    Done

    Cook Sauce and Reduce While Plating the Mussels.

    10
    Done

    Pour Sauce Over Mussels and Garnish With Fresh Tarragon and Lemon Halves.

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