Pernod-Marinated New Zealand Mussels with Chervil Oil Recipe

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Pernod-Marinated New Zealand Mussels with Chervil Oil
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  1. Mince 1 garlic clove and in a large skillet cook in 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Add water and half of mussels and steam mussels, covered, stirring once or twice, 2 to 5 minutes, transferring them as they open with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. (Discard any mussels that are unopened after 5 minutes.) In liquid remaining in skillet steam remaining mussels in same manner and transfer to bowl.
  2. Pour liquid remaining in skillet through a fine sieve into a small bowl and stir in liqueur to make marinade. When mussels are cool enough to handle, remove from shells. Clean and reserve 1 half shell from each mussel. Add mussels to marinade, tossing to coat, and season with salt. Marinate mussels, covered with plastic wrap and chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 1 day. Chill reserved shells in a sealable plastic bag. Thinly slice remaining garlic clove and in a small saucepan cook in remaining 1/2 cup oil over moderate heat, stirring, until golden. Discard garlic with slotted spoon and in a blender blend oil, chervil, parsley, and salt until herbs are finely chopped. Chervil oil may be made 1 week ahead and chilled in an airtight container. Bring oil to room temperature before using.
  3. Arrange reserved mussel shells on plates and spoon about ‚ teaspoon chervil oil into each shell. Add mussels and garnish with chervil.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 43.28 Kcal (181 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.37g 2%
Cholesterol 12.7mg 4%
Sodium 139.43mg 6%
Potassium 145.52mg 3%
Total Carbs 1.85g 1%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 5.45g 11%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Calcium 12.1mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.21 Kcal (386 kJ)
Calories from fat 26.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.93g 2%
Cholesterol 27.06mg 4%
Sodium 297.1mg 6%
Potassium 310.09mg 3%
Total Carbs 3.94g 1%
Sugars 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 11.61g 11%
Vitamin C 7.8mg 6%
Iron 3.9mg 10%
Calcium 25.7mg 1%

* 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

  • 1
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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