Mussels Drenched in Ouzo

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What you mightiness expect to beryllium beardown anise notes successful the ouzo-spiked broth of these mussels is mellowed by an adjacent magnitude of achromatic wine. The crispness of grape tomatoes, parsley and bladed slices of fennel plays disconnected the sweet, brushed seafood.

The spirit won't beryllium rather the same, but for a nonalcoholic version, regenerate the ouzo and vino with 1/2 cupful sparkling pear cider positive 1 full prima anise. Be definite to region the spice earlier serving.

Serve with a crusty baguette, for dunking.

Adapted from "Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes to Feed the People You Love," by Einat Admony with Joel Chasnoff and Dhale Pomes (Artisan, 2013).

Ingredients

Nutritional Facts

Per serving

• Calories

  670

• Fat

  23 g

• Saturated Fat

  7 g

• Carbohydrates

  36 g

• Sodium

  1820 mg

• Cholesterol

  140 mg

• Protein

  57 g

• Fiber

  3 g

• Sugar

  2 g

This investigation is an estimation based connected disposable ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s oregon nutritionist’s advice.

Adapted from "Balaboosta: Bold Mediterranean Recipes to Feed the People You Love," by Einat Admony with Joel Chasnoff and Dhale Pomes (Artisan, 2013).

Tested by Bonnie S. Benwick.