No, thanks

Stay in the know

Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about

New Recipes Emeril Events & Happenings Sales & Special Deals on Emeril Products Emeril’s Restaurants
Recipe

Mussels And Fennel With Saffron Cream Sauce

  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb (about 1/2 bulb)
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 medium-size yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 ounces Herbsaint or Pernod
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • Pinch of saffron threads
  • 2 dozen live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Directions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the fennel and bell peppers, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Take the pan away from the heat and add the Herbsaint. Carefully place the pan back over the heat for about 15 seconds to get the alcohol warm, and flame, shaking the pan several times. Add the shallots, garlic, and heavy cream and stir in the saffron. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the mussels, cover the pan, and simmer until the mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
  • To serve, spoon the mixture into 2 shallow bowls and garnish with the chopped parsley.

Recipe Details

Reviews