Mussels with Aquavit, Cream, and Tarragon Recipe

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Mussels with Aquavit, Cream, and Tarragon
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Ingredients
11
Count
Nutrition
679
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Throw out any mussels with cracked shells or that did not close when you scrubbed them.
  2. Heat the butter over medium heat in a pot just large enough to hold the mussels. Sauté the shallots and garlic for 4 to 5 minutes. Add half the tarragon, the thyme, vinegar, fennel seeds, aquavit, and mussels. Increase the heat to medium-high. Cover and let steam for 6 to 7 minutes, until the mussels have opened. With a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large serving bowl; discard any that did not open.
  3. Add the cream to the cooking juices and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes, until slightly reduced. Season with salt and a little more minced garlic, if desired. Pour the cooking juices over the mussels, sprinkle with the rest of the tarragon, and serve.
  4. Andreas Viestad shares his tips with Epicurious: ·Norwegian or other Scandinavian aquavit is available in most liquor stores. To make your own mock version, add the following spices to a 1-liter bottle of vodka: 2 teaspoons caraway seeds, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 2 teaspoons dill seeds, 2 star anise, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 whole clove, one 1-inch cinnamon stick (optional), and 2 teaspoons cumin seeds (optional). Let stand 2 to 3 weeks, shaking the bottle occasionally, then strain and discard the solids. This infused vodka can be substituted for aquavit in recipes, and is also delicious drunk straight. · I have a small farm where I can pick my own mussels by the shoreline, says Viestad. For store-bought mussels, look for shells that feel heavy in your hand and that close when placed under cold running water. Discards any mussels that won't close or are bruised.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 678.77 Kcal (2842 kJ)
Calories from fat 254.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.27g 43%
Cholesterol 184.45mg 61%
Sodium 1307.02mg 54%
Potassium 1566.83mg 33%
Total Carbs 47.35g 16%
Sugars 19.54g 78%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 57.39g 115%
Vitamin C 39.4mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 19.5mg 109%
Calcium 181.4mg 18%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 135.92 Kcal (569 kJ)
Calories from fat 50.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5.66g 43%
Cholesterol 36.93mg 61%
Sodium 261.72mg 54%
Potassium 313.74mg 33%
Total Carbs 9.48g 16%
Sugars 3.91g 78%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 8%
Protein 11.49g 115%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 66%
Iron 3.9mg 109%
Calcium 36.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 15.5
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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