Yield: Serves 5

Mussels with Fennel, Garlic, and Tomatoes

This easy mussels recipe is cooked in a flavorful broth and served with spaghetti for a delicious pescatarian family dinner.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fish or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons butter 
  • 1 cup thinly sliced fennel
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, or diced red tomatoes 
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced  
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 pounds live mussels, cleaned
  • 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley
  • 1/2 lb. spaghetti, cooked, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven set over medium high heat, bring stock, buttter, fennel, tomatoes, garlic, salt and pepper, to a simmer. Add mussels, toss with the broth mixture, and cover.
  2. Simmer for 3-5 minutes, until the shells open. Discard any mussels that do not open. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve alone with some crusty bread or garlic flatbread, or tossed with spaghetti cooked al dente in salted water.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

5

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 501Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1091mgCarbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 58g

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