Mussels Steamed with Bacon, Beer, and Fennel

Name: Mussels Steamed with Bacon, Beer, and Fennel
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 43 grams applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips; 454 grams beer; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 340 grams fennel bulb with stalks; 113 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup); 0 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice; 680 grams mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 40); 283 grams red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Mussels Steamed with Bacon, Beer, and Fennel a try. This recipe serves 4. Watching your figure? This gluten free and dairy free recipe has 238 calories, 15g of protein, and 7g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 24% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of applewood-smoked bacon, beer, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. Father's Day will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 25 minutes.

Instructions

Trim tough outer leaves from fennel; mince feathery fronds to measure 2 tablespoons.

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Fennel

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Remove and discard stalks.

Cut fennel bulb in half lengthwise, and discard core. Vertically slice bulb.

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Fennel Bulb

Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 3 minutes or until crisp, stirring frequently.

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Bacon

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Add fennel bulb, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Cook 10 minutes or until fennel is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to high.

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Salt

Add beer, scraping pan to loosen browned bits; bring to a boil. Stir in mussels and green beans; cover and cook 4 minutes or until mussels open. Discard any unopened shells. Stir in juice. Divide mussel mixture evenly among 4 bowls, and spoon broth evenly over mussels.

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Green Beans

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Beer

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Sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fennel fronds.

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Servings:

43grams

applewood-smoked bacon, cut crosswise into thin strips 454grams

beer 0teaspoons

freshly ground black pepper 340grams

fennel bulb with stalks 113grams

green beans, trimmed and cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 3/4 cup)0teaspoons

kosher salt 1Tbsp

fresh lemon juice 680grams

mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 40)283grams

red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 2 cups)

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Shellfish works really well with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. The Xavier Monnot Bourgogne Les Grandes Coutures Chardonnay with a 4.2 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 30 dollars per bottle.