Preserved Lemon and Goat Cheese Mussels

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Robert Wiedmaier feared that the preserved lemons' acidity would overpower the mussels' sweetness erstwhile his unit developed this look for the “mussel throwdown” staged by the Belgian Embassy this summer.

But the judges loved it. (And Wiedmaier's Brasserie Beck won the competition.) He says the crockery whitethorn amusement up soon connected Beck's menu.

Preserved lemons are disposable astatine Mediterranean specialty markets (including Lebanese Taverna Market, 4400 Old Dominion Dr., Arlington; 703-276-8681) and astatine the olive bars of immoderate Whole Foods Markets. To marque your own, spot the look for Quick Preserved Lemons astatine www.washingtonpost.com/recipes. Prepared and stored properly, they volition support for 6 months to 1 year.

Adapted from David Ashwell, cook astatine Brasserie Beck successful Northwest Washington.

Ingredients

measuring cup

Servings: 2-4

For the broth

4 mean shallots, chopped into tiny dice
4 mean cloves garlic, chopped into tiny dice
2 cups vermouth
Leaves from 4 to 6 sprigs thyme, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 preserved citrus fractional (see headnote)

For the mussels

2 pounds mussels, preferably from Prince Edward Island, cleaned and beards removed; spot NOTE
1/2 bulb fennel, chopped into tiny dice
2 tablespoons Pernod
4 ounces preserved lemon
1 cupful dense cream
6 ounces goat food (chevre)
1/2 cupful finely chopped mixed herbs, specified arsenic tarragon, chervil and parsley

Nutritional Facts

Per serving (based connected 4)

Calories
620
Fat
29 g
Saturated Fat
17 g
Carbohydrates
24 g
Sodium
1630 mg
Cholesterol
140 mg
Protein
38 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
3 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 David Ashwell, cook astatine Brasserie Beck successful Northwest Washington.

Tested by Nicole Schofer.

Published August 17, 2010

Updated March 13, 2026