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Steamed Mussels with Pernod, Celery Root and Saffron Aïoli Recipe

Steamed Mussels with Pernod, Celery Root and Saffron Aïoli Recipe

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Steamed Mussels with Pernod, Celery Root and Saffron Aïoli

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 tbsp hot water
pinch of saffron threads, crumbled
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large celery root, peeled, finely chopped (about 2 1/2 cups)
1 large leek (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
2 carrots, peeled, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
6 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 1/2 lb mussels , scrubbed, debearded
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/3 cup pernod or other anise-flavored liqueur

Directions:

Make aioli: Combine 1 tablespoon hot water and saffron in medium bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Whisk in mayonnaise and garlic. Season to taste with salt. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
Make mussels: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add celery root, leek, carrots, chopped celery and 4 tablespoons parsley. Stir to coat. Cover pot and cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add mussels, wine and Pernod. Increase heat to high. Cover and cook until mussels open, stirring occasionally, about 6 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Remove from heat. Season cooking liquid to taste with salt and pepper.
Whisk 1/2 cup cooking liquid into aioli to make thin sauce. Ladle mussels and remaining cooking liquid into 6 bowls. Drizzle each serving with some aioli. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley. Serve mussels, passing re-maining aioli separately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	518.64 Kcal (2171 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.29g	25%
Cholesterol	101.24mg	34%
Sodium	1401.67mg	58%
Potassium	1313.65mg	28%
Total Carbs	33.36g	11%
Sugars	8.91g	36%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	43.22g	86%
Vitamin C	36.9mg	61%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	7%
Iron	14.2mg	79%
Calcium	128.7mg	13%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.47 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.73 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.75g	25%
Cholesterol	17.07mg	34%
Sodium	236.39mg	58%
Potassium	221.55mg	28%
Total Carbs	5.63g	11%
Sugars	1.5g	36%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	14%
Protein	7.29g	86%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	61%
Iron	2.4mg	79%
Calcium	21.7mg	13%

* 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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