Mussels with fennel and pastis
Be surprised by the subtle anise flavor in this dish. This classic is packed with vegetables, making it extra tasty and healthy!
Ingredients
- 2 kg Premier mussels
- 1 big fennel
- 3 stalks of celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- 80 ml pastis
- 50 ml cream
- 1/2 bunch of parsley
- pasta or bread optional
Instructions
- Slice the shallot into half rings, and cut the fennel and celery into small pieces.
- Heat butter in a pan and add the chopped vegetables, onion, and garlic.
- Cook everything until it's soft, all the while stirring well!
- Pour in the pastis and stir it well into the vegetables.
- Add your mussels to the pan, cover with the lid, and give it a shake.
- When the mussels start to open slightly but are not quite cooked yet, add the cream.
- Give it one more shake and let the pot simmer until all mussels are fully open.
- Sprinkle the parsley over the pot and enjoy!